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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,029.48, 496,248.90 and 275,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,029.48, 496,248.90 and 275,326.56 is: 412,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,029.48 : 496,248.90 = 275,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,029.48/496,248.90 = 275,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,029.48x = 496,248.90 × 275,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,029.48x = 136,630,502,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,630,502,540.78/331,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,744.21

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