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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,363.79, 683,811.29 and 334,436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,363.79, 683,811.29 and 334,436.81 is: 461,664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,363.79 : 683,811.29 = 334,436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,363.79/683,811.29 = 334,436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,363.79x = 683,811.29 × 334,436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,363.79x = 228,691,666,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,691,666,469.59/495,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,664.08

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