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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,437.29, 678,392.70 and 330,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,437.29, 678,392.70 and 330,385.76 is: 456,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,437.29 : 678,392.70 = 330,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,437.29/678,392.70 = 330,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,437.29x = 678,392.70 × 330,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,437.29x = 224,131,284,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,131,284,375.99/491,437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,073.01

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