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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,254.91, 723,234.61 and 333,451.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,254.91, 723,234.61 and 333,451.43 is: 500,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,254.91 : 723,234.61 = 333,451.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,254.91/723,234.61 = 333,451.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,254.91x = 723,234.61 × 333,451.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,254.91x = 241,163,614,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,163,614,929.99/482,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,074.98

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