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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,229.13, 791,865.59 and 459,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,229.13, 791,865.59 and 459,264.56 is: 634,433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,229.13 : 791,865.59 = 459,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,229.13/791,865.59 = 459,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,229.13x = 791,865.59 × 459,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,229.13x = 363,675,795,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,675,795,514.84/573,229.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,433.56

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