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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,059.52, 916,035.24 and 330,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,059.52, 916,035.24 and 330,248.72 is: 495,073.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,059.52 : 916,035.24 = 330,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,059.52/916,035.24 = 330,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,059.52x = 916,035.24 × 330,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,059.52x = 302,519,465,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,519,465,484.89/611,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,073.65

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