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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,266.11, 723,251.40 and 333,462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,266.11, 723,251.40 and 333,462.63 is: 500,091.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,266.11 : 723,251.40 = 333,462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,266.11/723,251.40 = 333,462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,266.11x = 723,251.40 × 333,462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,266.11x = 241,177,313,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,177,313,995.18/482,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,091.77

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