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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,292.20, 748,938.30 and 331,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,292.20, 748,938.30 and 331,330.60 is: 496,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,292.20 : 748,938.30 = 331,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,292.20/748,938.30 = 331,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,292.20x = 748,938.30 × 331,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,292.20x = 248,146,176,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,146,176,301.98/499,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,995.90

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