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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,592.28, 690,046.42 and 333,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,592.28, 690,046.42 and 333,918.80 is: 500,267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,592.28 : 690,046.42 = 333,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,592.28/690,046.42 = 333,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,592.28x = 690,046.42 × 333,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,592.28x = 230,419,472,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,419,472,510.70/460,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,267.77

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