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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,276.39, 723,266.78 and 333,472.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,276.39, 723,266.78 and 333,472.91 is: 500,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,276.39 : 723,266.78 = 333,472.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,276.39/723,266.78 = 333,472.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,276.39x = 723,266.78 × 333,472.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,276.39x = 241,189,872,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,189,872,549.23/482,276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,107.16

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