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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,100.08, 753,149.97 and 147,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,100.08, 753,149.97 and 147,114 is: 220,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,100.08 : 753,149.97 = 147,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,100.08/753,149.97 = 147,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,100.08x = 753,149.97 × 147,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,100.08x = 110,798,904,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,798,904,686.58/502,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,670.96

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