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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,423.22, 680,104.25 and 330,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,423.22, 680,104.25 and 330,997.92 is: 457,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,423.22 : 680,104.25 = 330,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,423.22/680,104.25 = 330,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,423.22x = 680,104.25 × 330,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,423.22x = 225,113,092,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,113,092,133.16/492,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,153.69

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