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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,035.80, 790,544.46 and 358,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,035.80, 790,544.46 and 358,029.40 is: 493,927.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,035.80 : 790,544.46 = 358,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,035.80/790,544.46 = 358,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,035.80x = 790,544.46 × 358,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,035.80x = 283,038,158,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,038,158,687.12/573,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,927.53

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