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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,747.93, 874,246.95 and 330,149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,747.93, 874,246.95 and 330,149.43 is: 495,294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,747.93 : 874,246.95 = 330,149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,747.93/874,246.95 = 330,149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,747.93x = 874,246.95 × 330,149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,747.93x = 288,632,132,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,632,132,221.74/582,747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,294.99

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