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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,245.90, 753,364.76 and 202,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,245.90, 753,364.76 and 202,721.88 is: 304,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,245.90 : 753,364.76 = 202,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,245.90/753,364.76 = 202,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,245.90x = 753,364.76 × 202,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,245.90x = 152,723,520,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,723,520,472.95/502,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,081.17

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