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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,360.30, 752,298.93 and 332,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,360.30, 752,298.93 and 332,997.12 is: 499,667.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,360.30 : 752,298.93 = 332,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,360.30/752,298.93 = 332,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,360.30x = 752,298.93 × 332,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,360.30x = 250,513,377,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,513,377,069.08/501,360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,667.36

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