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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,631.17, 751,161.81 and 332,210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,631.17, 751,161.81 and 332,210.30 is: 498,458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,631.17 : 751,161.81 = 332,210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,631.17/751,161.81 = 332,210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,631.17x = 751,161.81 × 332,210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,631.17x = 249,543,690,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,543,690,248.64/500,631.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,458.16

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