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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,125.52, 792,282.72 and 319,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,125.52, 792,282.72 and 319,474.48 is: 440,868.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,125.52 : 792,282.72 = 319,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,125.52/792,282.72 = 319,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,125.52x = 792,282.72 × 319,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,125.52x = 253,114,109,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,114,109,984.99/574,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,868.94

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