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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,253.73, 723,232.86 and 333,450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,253.73, 723,232.86 and 333,450.25 is: 500,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,253.73 : 723,232.86 = 333,450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,253.73/723,232.86 = 333,450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,253.73x = 723,232.86 × 333,450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,253.73x = 241,162,177,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,162,177,975.22/482,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,073.22

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