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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,569.16, 791,508.69 and 315,445.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,569.16, 791,508.69 and 315,445.85 is: 435,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,569.16 : 791,508.69 = 315,445.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,569.16/791,508.69 = 315,445.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,569.16x = 791,508.69 × 315,445.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,569.16x = 249,678,127,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,678,127,541.89/573,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,306.05

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