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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,063.20, 860,512.80 and 455,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,063.20, 860,512.80 and 455,710.40 is: 684,295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,063.20 : 860,512.80 = 455,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,063.20/860,512.80 = 455,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,063.20x = 860,512.80 × 455,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,063.20x = 392,144,632,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,144,632,293.12/573,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,295.61

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