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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,351.20, 753,453.90 and 147,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,351.20, 753,453.90 and 147,328.20 is: 220,970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,351.20 : 753,453.90 = 147,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,351.20/753,453.90 = 147,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,351.20x = 753,453.90 × 147,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,351.20x = 111,005,006,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,005,006,869.98/502,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,970.92

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