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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,324.20, 753,413.40 and 147,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,324.20, 753,413.40 and 147,301.20 is: 220,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,324.20 : 753,413.40 = 147,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,324.20/753,413.40 = 147,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,324.20x = 753,413.40 × 147,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,324.20x = 110,978,697,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,978,697,916.08/502,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,930.42

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