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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,497.94, 791,471.49 and 344,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,497.94, 791,471.49 and 344,063.82 is: 474,834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,497.94 : 791,471.49 = 344,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,497.94/791,471.49 = 344,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,497.94x = 791,471.49 × 344,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,497.94x = 272,316,704,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,316,704,270.49/573,497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,834.67

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