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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,285.02, 723,279.72 and 333,481.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,285.02, 723,279.72 and 333,481.54 is: 500,120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,285.02 : 723,279.72 = 333,481.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,285.02/723,279.72 = 333,481.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,285.02x = 723,279.72 × 333,481.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,285.02x = 241,200,434,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,200,434,876.37/482,285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,120.11

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