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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,479.24, 459,230.96 and 289,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,479.24, 459,230.96 and 289,852.24 is: 399,152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,479.24 : 459,230.96 = 289,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,479.24/459,230.96 = 289,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,479.24x = 459,230.96 × 289,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,479.24x = 133,109,122,433.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,109,122,433.35/333,479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,152.65

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