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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,267.54, 753,396.72 and 202,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,267.54, 753,396.72 and 202,535.86 is: 303,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,267.54 : 753,396.72 = 202,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,267.54/753,396.72 = 202,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,267.54x = 753,396.72 × 202,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,267.54x = 152,589,852,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,589,852,606.38/502,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,801.94

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