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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,932.76, 752,844.03 and 146,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,932.76, 752,844.03 and 146,950.26 is: 220,409.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,932.76 : 752,844.03 = 146,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,932.76/752,844.03 = 146,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,932.76x = 752,844.03 × 146,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,932.76x = 110,630,625,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,630,625,947.95/501,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,409.26

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