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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,629.80, 746,891.70 and 330,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,629.80, 746,891.70 and 330,230.80 is: 494,648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,629.80 : 746,891.70 = 330,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,629.80/746,891.70 = 330,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,629.80x = 746,891.70 × 330,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,629.80x = 246,646,643,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,646,643,604.36/498,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,648.82

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