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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,487.02, 499,950.20 and 270,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,487.02, 499,950.20 and 270,150.08 is: 404,998.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,487.02 : 499,950.20 = 270,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,487.02/499,950.20 = 270,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,487.02x = 499,950.20 × 270,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,487.02x = 135,061,583,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,061,583,925.39/333,487.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,998.03

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