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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,573.04, 859,041 and 446,645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,573.04, 859,041 and 446,645.04 is: 670,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,573.04 : 859,041 = 446,645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,573.04/859,041 = 446,645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,573.04x = 859,041 × 446,645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,573.04x = 383,686,401,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,686,401,806.64/572,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,109.10

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