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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,016.20, 498,066.30 and 297,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,016.20, 498,066.30 and 297,732.60 is: 445,295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,016.20 : 498,066.30 = 297,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,016.20/498,066.30 = 297,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,016.20x = 498,066.30 × 297,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,016.20x = 148,290,574,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,290,574,471.38/333,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,295.38

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