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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,755.93, 753,124.19 and 232,505.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,755.93, 753,124.19 and 232,505.27 is: 348,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,755.93 : 753,124.19 = 232,505.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,755.93/753,124.19 = 232,505.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,755.93x = 753,124.19 × 232,505.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,755.93x = 175,105,340,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,105,340,094.15/502,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,290.95

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