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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,121.52, 792,277.20 and 319,470.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,121.52, 792,277.20 and 319,470.48 is: 440,863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,121.52 : 792,277.20 = 319,470.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,121.52/792,277.20 = 319,470.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,121.52x = 792,277.20 × 319,470.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,121.52x = 253,109,177,377.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,109,177,377.06/574,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,863.42

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