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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,264.54, 753,392.22 and 202,532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,264.54, 753,392.22 and 202,532.86 is: 303,797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,264.54 : 753,392.22 = 202,532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,264.54/753,392.22 = 202,532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,264.54x = 753,392.22 × 202,532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,264.54x = 152,586,682,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,586,682,339.84/502,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,797.44

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