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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,662.80, 860,494.20 and 415,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,662.80, 860,494.20 and 415,147.60 is: 622,721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,662.80 : 860,494.20 = 415,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,662.80/860,494.20 = 415,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,662.80x = 860,494.20 × 415,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,662.80x = 357,232,101,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,232,101,943.92/573,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,721.40

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