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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,610.96, 750,759.24 and 163,574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,610.96, 750,759.24 and 163,574.76 is: 245,310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,610.96 : 750,759.24 = 163,574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,610.96/750,759.24 = 163,574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,610.96x = 750,759.24 × 163,574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,610.96x = 122,805,262,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,805,262,500.78/500,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,310.77

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