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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,261.54, 723,244.58 and 333,458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,261.54, 723,244.58 and 333,458.06 is: 500,084.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,261.54 : 723,244.58 = 333,458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,261.54/723,244.58 = 333,458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,261.54x = 723,244.58 × 333,458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,261.54x = 241,171,734,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,171,734,693.14/482,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,084.94

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