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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,221.80, 856,832.70 and 438,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,221.80, 856,832.70 and 438,511.40 is: 657,767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,221.80 : 856,832.70 = 438,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,221.80/856,832.70 = 438,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,221.80x = 856,832.70 × 438,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,221.80x = 375,730,906,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,730,906,842.78/571,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,767.10

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