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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,253.91, 723,233.11 and 333,450.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,253.91, 723,233.11 and 333,450.43 is: 500,073.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,253.91 : 723,233.11 = 333,450.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,253.91/723,233.11 = 333,450.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,253.91x = 723,233.11 × 333,450.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,253.91x = 241,162,388,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,162,388,878.03/482,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,073.48

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