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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,227.18, 791,229.67 and 369,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,227.18, 791,229.67 and 369,277.48 is: 509,716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,227.18 : 791,229.67 = 369,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,227.18/791,229.67 = 369,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,227.18x = 791,229.67 × 369,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,227.18x = 292,183,298,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,183,298,704.68/573,227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,716.41

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