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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,255.41, 723,235.36 and 333,451.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,255.41, 723,235.36 and 333,451.93 is: 500,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,255.41 : 723,235.36 = 333,451.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,255.41/723,235.36 = 333,451.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,255.41x = 723,235.36 × 333,451.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,255.41x = 241,164,226,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,164,226,636.25/482,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,075.73

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