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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,747.44, 752,674.60 and 146,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,747.44, 752,674.60 and 146,763.32 is: 220,160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,747.44 : 752,674.60 = 146,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,747.44/752,674.60 = 146,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,747.44x = 752,674.60 × 146,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,747.44x = 110,465,023,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,465,023,175.67/501,747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,160.61

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