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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,225.20, 499,060.20 and 326,543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,225.20, 499,060.20 and 326,543.60 is: 489,053.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,225.20 : 499,060.20 = 326,543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,225.20/499,060.20 = 326,543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,225.20x = 499,060.20 × 326,543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,225.20x = 162,964,914,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,964,914,324.72/333,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,053.39

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