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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,313.20, 498,511.80 and 298,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,313.20, 498,511.80 and 298,029.60 is: 445,740.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,313.20 : 498,511.80 = 298,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,313.20/498,511.80 = 298,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,313.20x = 498,511.80 × 298,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,313.20x = 148,571,272,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,571,272,349.28/333,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,740.74

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