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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,335.20, 498,544.80 and 298,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,335.20, 498,544.80 and 298,051.60 is: 445,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,335.20 : 498,544.80 = 298,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,335.20/498,544.80 = 298,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,335.20x = 498,544.80 × 298,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,335.20x = 148,592,075,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,592,075,311.68/333,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,773.73

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