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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,252.02, 753,384.15 and 147,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,252.02, 753,384.15 and 147,273.12 is: 220,911.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,252.02 : 753,384.15 = 147,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,252.02/753,384.15 = 147,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,252.02x = 753,384.15 × 147,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,252.02x = 110,953,234,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,953,234,329.05/502,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,911.47

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