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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,869.13, 754,349.29 and 165,910.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,869.13, 754,349.29 and 165,910.75 is: 248,881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,869.13 : 754,349.29 = 165,910.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,869.13/754,349.29 = 165,910.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,869.13x = 754,349.29 × 165,910.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,869.13x = 125,154,654,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,154,654,165.22/502,869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,881.16

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