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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,266.54, 753,395.22 and 202,534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,266.54, 753,395.22 and 202,534.86 is: 303,800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,266.54 : 753,395.22 = 202,534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,266.54/753,395.22 = 202,534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,266.54x = 753,395.22 × 202,534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,266.54x = 152,588,795,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,588,795,407.37/502,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,800.44

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