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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,361.43, 752,300.62 and 332,998.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,361.43, 752,300.62 and 332,998.25 is: 499,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,361.43 : 752,300.62 = 332,998.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,361.43/752,300.62 = 332,998.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,361.43x = 752,300.62 × 332,998.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,361.43x = 250,514,785,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,514,785,339.92/501,361.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,669.05

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