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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,254.23, 723,233.61 and 333,450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,254.23, 723,233.61 and 333,450.75 is: 500,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,254.23 : 723,233.61 = 333,450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,254.23/723,233.61 = 333,450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,254.23x = 723,233.61 × 333,450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,254.23x = 241,162,789,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,162,789,679.71/482,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,073.97

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