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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,667.82, 754,538.92 and 203,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,667.82, 754,538.92 and 203,344.08 is: 305,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,667.82 : 754,538.92 = 203,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,667.82/754,538.92 = 203,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,667.82x = 754,538.92 × 203,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,667.82x = 153,431,022,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,431,022,511.59/502,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,233.43

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