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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,029.71, 790,785.69 and 358,294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,029.71, 790,785.69 and 358,294.25 is: 494,449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,029.71 : 790,785.69 = 358,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,029.71/790,785.69 = 358,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,029.71x = 790,785.69 × 358,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,029.71x = 283,333,966,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,333,966,342.64/573,029.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,449.00

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