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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,061.56, 790,790.22 and 318,404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,061.56, 790,790.22 and 318,404.04 is: 439,378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,061.56 : 790,790.22 = 318,404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,061.56/790,790.22 = 318,404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,061.56x = 790,790.22 × 318,404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,061.56x = 251,790,800,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,790,800,840.49/573,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,378.28

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