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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,002.80, 493,504.20 and 305,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,002.80, 493,504.20 and 305,383.20 is: 458,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,002.80 : 493,504.20 = 305,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,002.80/493,504.20 = 305,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,002.80x = 493,504.20 × 305,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,002.80x = 150,707,891,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,707,891,809.44/329,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,074.80

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