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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,112.91, 792,140.63 and 482,580.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,112.91, 792,140.63 and 482,580.11 is: 665,846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,112.91 : 792,140.63 = 482,580.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,112.91/792,140.63 = 482,580.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,112.91x = 792,140.63 × 482,580.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,112.91x = 382,271,314,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,271,314,642.83/574,112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,846.92

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