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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,046.73, 790,804.65 and 318,397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,046.73, 790,804.65 and 318,397.92 is: 439,389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,046.73 : 790,804.65 = 318,397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,046.73/790,804.65 = 318,397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,046.73x = 790,804.65 × 318,397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,046.73x = 251,790,555,686.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,790,555,686.33/573,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,389.22

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