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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,033.80, 750,705.42 and 247,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,033.80, 750,705.42 and 247,976.84 is: 371,546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,033.80 : 750,705.42 = 247,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,033.80/750,705.42 = 247,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,033.80x = 750,705.42 × 247,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,033.80x = 186,157,557,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,157,557,822.47/501,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,546.91

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