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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,325.40, 860,160.90 and 307,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,325.40, 860,160.90 and 307,213.40 is: 460,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,325.40 : 860,160.90 = 307,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,325.40/860,160.90 = 307,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,325.40x = 860,160.90 × 307,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,325.40x = 264,252,954,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,252,954,636.06/573,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,912.69

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