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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,327.40, 860,163.90 and 307,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,327.40, 860,163.90 and 307,215.40 is: 460,915.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,327.40 : 860,163.90 = 307,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,327.40/860,163.90 = 307,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,327.40x = 860,163.90 × 307,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,327.40x = 264,255,596,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,255,596,604.06/573,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,915.69

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