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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,042.24, 858,382.25 and 335,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,042.24, 858,382.25 and 335,665.26 is: 502,806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,042.24 : 858,382.25 = 335,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,042.24/858,382.25 = 335,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,042.24x = 858,382.25 × 335,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,042.24x = 288,129,099,447.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,129,099,447.31/573,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,806.04

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