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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,023.30, 858,034.95 and 335,827.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,023.30, 858,034.95 and 335,827.30 is: 503,740.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,023.30 : 858,034.95 = 335,827.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,023.30/858,034.95 = 335,827.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,023.30x = 858,034.95 × 335,827.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,023.30x = 288,151,560,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,151,560,564.14/572,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,740.95

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