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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,604.80, 572,546.40 and 333,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,604.80, 572,546.40 and 333,227.20 is: 498,655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,604.80 : 572,546.40 = 333,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,604.80/572,546.40 = 333,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,604.80x = 572,546.40 × 333,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,604.80x = 190,788,033,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,788,033,742.08/382,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,655.62

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