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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,274.24, 723,263.58 and 333,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,274.24, 723,263.58 and 333,470.76 is: 500,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,274.24 : 723,263.58 = 333,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,274.24/723,263.58 = 333,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,274.24x = 723,263.58 × 333,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,274.24x = 241,187,255,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,187,255,702.92/482,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,103.96

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