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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,637.60, 860,164.80 and 337,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,637.60, 860,164.80 and 337,052.80 is: 505,407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,637.60 : 860,164.80 = 337,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,637.60/860,164.80 = 337,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,637.60x = 860,164.80 × 337,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,637.60x = 289,920,954,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,920,954,301.44/573,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,407.86

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