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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,679.70, 860,519.55 and 384,722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,679.70, 860,519.55 and 384,722.90 is: 577,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,679.70 : 860,519.55 = 384,722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,679.70/860,519.55 = 384,722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,679.70x = 860,519.55 × 384,722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,679.70x = 331,061,576,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,061,576,782.70/573,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,084.35

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