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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,486.58, 723,906.12 and 333,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,486.58, 723,906.12 and 333,462.66 is: 460,251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,486.58 : 723,906.12 = 333,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,486.58/723,906.12 = 333,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,486.58x = 723,906.12 × 333,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,486.58x = 241,395,660,365.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,395,660,365.48/524,486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,251.36

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