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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,167.16, 760,824.90 and 152,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,167.16, 760,824.90 and 152,209.24 is: 228,336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,167.16 : 760,824.90 = 152,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,167.16/760,824.90 = 152,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,167.16x = 760,824.90 × 152,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,167.16x = 115,804,579,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,804,579,802.08/507,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,336.12

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