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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,525, 754,133.10 and 207,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,525, 754,133.10 and 207,037 is: 310,697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,525 : 754,133.10 = 207,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,525/754,133.10 = 207,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,525x = 754,133.10 × 207,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,525x = 156,133,454,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,133,454,624.70/502,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,697.88

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