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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,853.61, 735,528.96 and 330,335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,853.61, 735,528.96 and 330,335.67 is: 494,997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,853.61 : 735,528.96 = 330,335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,853.61/735,528.96 = 330,335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,853.61x = 735,528.96 × 330,335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,853.61x = 242,971,451,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,971,451,806.00/490,853.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,997.79

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