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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,023.80, 858,035.70 and 335,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,023.80, 858,035.70 and 335,827.80 is: 503,741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,023.80 : 858,035.70 = 335,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,023.80/858,035.70 = 335,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,023.80x = 858,035.70 × 335,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,023.80x = 288,152,241,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,152,241,452.46/572,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,741.70

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