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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,493.93, 752,244.54 and 146,755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,493.93, 752,244.54 and 146,755.24 is: 220,133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,493.93 : 752,244.54 = 146,755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,493.93/752,244.54 = 146,755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,493.93x = 752,244.54 × 146,755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,493.93x = 110,395,828,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,395,828,006.39/501,493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,133.93

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