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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,153.77, 723,236.60 and 332,353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,153.77, 723,236.60 and 332,353.77 is: 498,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,153.77 : 723,236.60 = 332,353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,153.77/723,236.60 = 332,353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,153.77x = 723,236.60 × 332,353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,153.77x = 240,370,410,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,370,410,611.98/482,153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,534.75

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