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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,099.96, 751,569.93 and 146,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,099.96, 751,569.93 and 146,030.93 is: 219,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,099.96 : 751,569.93 = 146,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,099.96/751,569.93 = 146,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,099.96x = 751,569.93 × 146,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,099.96x = 109,752,455,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,752,455,837.94/501,099.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,023.08

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