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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,640.56, 752,485.56 and 202,080.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,640.56, 752,485.56 and 202,080.72 is: 303,131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,640.56 : 752,485.56 = 202,080.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,640.56/752,485.56 = 202,080.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,640.56x = 752,485.56 × 202,080.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,640.56x = 152,062,823,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,062,823,754.40/501,640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,131.04

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