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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,148.15, 751,889.33 and 333,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,148.15, 751,889.33 and 333,330.08 is: 500,106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,148.15 : 751,889.33 = 333,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,148.15/751,889.33 = 333,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,148.15x = 751,889.33 × 333,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,148.15x = 250,627,326,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,627,326,343.94/501,148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,106.26

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