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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,091.82, 753,137.60 and 147,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,091.82, 753,137.60 and 147,105.72 is: 220,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,091.82 : 753,137.60 = 147,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,091.82/753,137.60 = 147,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,091.82x = 753,137.60 × 147,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,091.82x = 110,790,848,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,790,848,171.54/502,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,658.54

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