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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,280.48, 852,739.68 and 331,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,280.48, 852,739.68 and 331,903.20 is: 497,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,280.48 : 852,739.68 = 331,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,280.48/852,739.68 = 331,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,280.48x = 852,739.68 × 331,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,280.48x = 283,027,028,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,027,028,558.98/569,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,166.23

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