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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,958.68, 789,372.96 and 330,240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,958.68, 789,372.96 and 330,240.84 is: 455,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,958.68 : 789,372.96 = 330,240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,958.68/789,372.96 = 330,240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,958.68x = 789,372.96 × 330,240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,958.68x = 260,683,189,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,683,189,383.69/571,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,772.77

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