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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,669.89, 751,004.66 and 332,518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,669.89, 751,004.66 and 332,518.52 is: 498,777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,669.89 : 751,004.66 = 332,518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,669.89/751,004.66 = 332,518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,669.89x = 751,004.66 × 332,518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,669.89x = 249,722,960,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,722,960,765.11/500,669.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,777.67

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