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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,165.65, 753,298.08 and 165,069.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,165.65, 753,298.08 and 165,069.57 is: 247,620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,165.65 : 753,298.08 = 165,069.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,165.65/753,298.08 = 165,069.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,165.65x = 753,298.08 × 165,069.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,165.65x = 124,346,590,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,346,590,147.43/502,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,620.66

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