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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,449.27, 723,477.99 and 331,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,449.27, 723,477.99 and 331,096.60 is: 456,747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,449.27 : 723,477.99 = 331,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,449.27/723,477.99 = 331,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,449.27x = 723,477.99 × 331,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,449.27x = 239,541,102,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,541,102,663.83/524,449.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,747.90

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