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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,484.94, 712,044.31 and 332,661.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,484.94, 712,044.31 and 332,661.54 is: 498,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,484.94 : 712,044.31 = 332,661.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,484.94/712,044.31 = 332,661.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,484.94x = 712,044.31 × 332,661.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,484.94x = 236,869,756,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,869,756,712.84/475,484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,164.58

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