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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,246.52, 791,112.94 and 318,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,246.52, 791,112.94 and 318,613.84 is: 439,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,246.52 : 791,112.94 = 318,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,246.52/791,112.94 = 318,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,246.52x = 791,112.94 × 318,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,246.52x = 252,059,531,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,059,531,687.09/573,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,705.30

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