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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,430.24, 697,325.80 and 333,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,430.24, 697,325.80 and 333,433.60 is: 460,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,430.24 : 697,325.80 = 333,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,430.24/697,325.80 = 333,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,430.24x = 697,325.80 × 333,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,430.24x = 232,511,851,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,511,851,866.88/505,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,027.58

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