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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,063.20, 498,136.80 and 297,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,063.20, 498,136.80 and 297,779.60 is: 445,365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,063.20 : 498,136.80 = 297,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,063.20/498,136.80 = 297,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,063.20x = 498,136.80 × 297,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,063.20x = 148,334,977,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,334,977,049.28/333,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,365.86

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