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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,924.16, 752,886.22 and 146,938.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,924.16, 752,886.22 and 146,938.18 is: 220,407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,924.16 : 752,886.22 = 146,938.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,924.16/752,886.22 = 146,938.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,924.16x = 752,886.22 × 146,938.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,924.16x = 110,627,726,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,627,726,414.76/501,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,407.26

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