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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,225.46, 751,663.13 and 201,628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,225.46, 751,663.13 and 201,628.33 is: 302,372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,225.46 : 751,663.13 = 201,628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,225.46/751,663.13 = 201,628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,225.46x = 751,663.13 × 201,628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,225.46x = 151,556,578,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,556,578,737.17/501,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,372.07

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