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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,999.80, 860,999.70 and 504,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,999.80, 860,999.70 and 504,015.80 is: 756,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,999.80 : 860,999.70 = 504,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,999.80/860,999.70 = 504,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,999.80x = 860,999.70 × 504,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,999.80x = 433,957,452,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,957,452,595.26/573,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,023.70

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