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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,448.65, 711,989.92 and 332,625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,448.65, 711,989.92 and 332,625.36 is: 498,110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,448.65 : 711,989.92 = 332,625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,448.65/711,989.92 = 332,625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,448.65x = 711,989.92 × 332,625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,448.65x = 236,825,903,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,825,903,456.37/475,448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,110.37

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