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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,241.52, 791,106.04 and 318,608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,241.52, 791,106.04 and 318,608.84 is: 439,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,241.52 : 791,106.04 = 318,608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,241.52/791,106.04 = 318,608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,241.52x = 791,106.04 × 318,608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,241.52x = 252,053,377,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,053,377,721.39/573,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,698.40

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