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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,067.22, 684,910.85 and 332,968.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,067.22, 684,910.85 and 332,968.34 is: 459,723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,067.22 : 684,910.85 = 332,968.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,067.22/684,910.85 = 332,968.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,067.22x = 684,910.85 × 332,968.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,067.22x = 228,053,623,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,053,623,683.09/496,067.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,723.23

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