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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,602.80, 572,543.40 and 333,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,602.80, 572,543.40 and 333,225.20 is: 498,652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,602.80 : 572,543.40 = 333,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,602.80/572,543.40 = 333,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,602.80x = 572,543.40 × 333,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,602.80x = 190,785,888,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,785,888,973.68/382,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,652.62

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