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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,599.34, 752,423.64 and 202,039.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,599.34, 752,423.64 and 202,039.47 is: 303,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,599.34 : 752,423.64 = 202,039.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,599.34/752,423.64 = 202,039.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,599.34x = 752,423.64 × 202,039.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,599.34x = 152,019,273,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,019,273,441.07/501,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,069.13

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