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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,712.48, 1,352,659.04 and 333,243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,712.48, 1,352,659.04 and 333,243.01 is: 499,897.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,712.48 : 1,352,659.04 = 333,243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,712.48/1,352,659.04 = 333,243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,712.48x = 1,352,659.04 × 333,243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,712.48x = 450,764,161,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,764,161,563.80/901,712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,897.88

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