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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,264.80, 737,230.80 and 333,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,264.80, 737,230.80 and 333,634.40 is: 499,661.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,264.80 : 737,230.80 = 333,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,264.80/737,230.80 = 333,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,264.80x = 737,230.80 × 333,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,264.80x = 245,965,555,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,965,555,619.52/492,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,661.07

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