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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,924.91, 752,887.34 and 146,938.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,924.91, 752,887.34 and 146,938.93 is: 220,408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,924.91 : 752,887.34 = 146,938.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,924.91/752,887.34 = 146,938.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,924.91x = 752,887.34 × 146,938.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,924.91x = 110,628,460,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,628,460,150.15/501,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,408.39

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