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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,567.60, 753,926.08 and 165,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,567.60, 753,926.08 and 165,546 is: 248,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,567.60 : 753,926.08 = 165,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,567.60/753,926.08 = 165,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,567.60x = 753,926.08 × 165,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,567.60x = 124,809,446,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,809,446,839.68/502,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,343.60

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