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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,364.80, 752,305.68 and 333,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,364.80, 752,305.68 and 333,001.62 is: 499,674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,364.80 : 752,305.68 = 333,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,364.80/752,305.68 = 333,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,364.80x = 752,305.68 × 333,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,364.80x = 250,519,010,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,519,010,175.20/501,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,674.11

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