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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,550.56, 663,014.24 and 335,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,550.56, 663,014.24 and 335,352.48 is: 462,684.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,550.56 : 663,014.24 = 335,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,550.56/663,014.24 = 335,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,550.56x = 663,014.24 × 335,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,550.56x = 222,343,469,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,343,469,659.32/480,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,684.86

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