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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,979.90, 754,063.62 and 165,810.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,979.90, 754,063.62 and 165,810.11 is: 248,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,979.90 : 754,063.62 = 165,810.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,979.90/754,063.62 = 165,810.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,979.90x = 754,063.62 × 165,810.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,979.90x = 125,031,371,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,031,371,779.20/502,979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,581.25

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