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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,269.63, 759,291.85 and 146,361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,269.63, 759,291.85 and 146,361.87 is: 219,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,269.63 : 759,291.85 = 146,361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,269.63/759,291.85 = 146,361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,269.63x = 759,291.85 × 146,361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,269.63x = 111,131,375,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,131,375,041.76/506,269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,510.25

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