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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,398.40, 737,097.60 and 333,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,398.40, 737,097.60 and 333,934.40 is: 500,901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,398.40 : 737,097.60 = 333,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,398.40/737,097.60 = 333,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,398.40x = 737,097.60 × 333,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,398.40x = 246,142,244,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,142,244,797.44/491,398.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,901.60

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