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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,729.80, 860,594.70 and 573,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,729.80, 860,594.70 and 573,729.80 is: 860,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,729.80 : 860,594.70 = 573,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,729.80/860,594.70 = 573,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,729.80x = 860,594.70 × 573,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,729.80x = 493,748,825,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,748,825,112.06/573,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,594.70

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