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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,277.40, 495,931.95 and 331,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,277.40, 495,931.95 and 331,277.40 is: 495,931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,277.40 : 495,931.95 = 331,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,277.40/495,931.95 = 331,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,277.40x = 495,931.95 × 331,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,277.40x = 164,291,046,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,291,046,972.93/331,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,931.95

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