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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,956.29, 789,369.68 and 330,238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,956.29, 789,369.68 and 330,238.46 is: 455,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,956.29 : 789,369.68 = 330,238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,956.29/789,369.68 = 330,238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,956.29x = 789,369.68 × 330,238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,956.29x = 260,680,230,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,680,230,292.91/571,956.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,769.49

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