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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,292.49, 693,345.60 and 332,581.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,292.49, 693,345.60 and 332,581.29 is: 459,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,292.49 : 693,345.60 = 332,581.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,292.49/693,345.60 = 332,581.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,292.49x = 693,345.60 × 332,581.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,292.49x = 230,593,774,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,593,774,063.82/502,292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,082.66

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