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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,661.14, 750,763.69 and 216,216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,661.14, 750,763.69 and 216,216.27 is: 324,225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,661.14 : 750,763.69 = 216,216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,661.14/750,763.69 = 216,216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,661.14x = 750,763.69 × 216,216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,661.14x = 162,327,324,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,327,324,162.70/500,661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,225.93

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