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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,284.96, 752,124.24 and 220,605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,284.96, 752,124.24 and 220,605.32 is: 330,994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,284.96 : 752,124.24 = 220,605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,284.96/752,124.24 = 220,605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,284.96x = 752,124.24 × 220,605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,284.96x = 165,922,608,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,922,608,644.96/501,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,994.59

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