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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,385.52, 785,242.92 and 472,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,385.52, 785,242.92 and 472,435.84 is: 651,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,385.52 : 785,242.92 = 472,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,385.52/785,242.92 = 472,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,385.52x = 785,242.92 × 472,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,385.52x = 370,976,898,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,976,898,514.25/569,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,539.05

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