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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,368.76, 855,257.82 and 304,057.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,368.76, 855,257.82 and 304,057.74 is: 455,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,368.76 : 855,257.82 = 304,057.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,368.76/855,257.82 = 304,057.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,368.76x = 855,257.82 × 304,057.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,368.76x = 260,047,759,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,047,759,866.53/570,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,929.18

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