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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,149.08, 792,313.97 and 359,407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,149.08, 792,313.97 and 359,407.55 is: 495,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,149.08 : 792,313.97 = 359,407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,149.08/792,313.97 = 359,407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,149.08x = 792,313.97 × 359,407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,149.08x = 284,763,622,788.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,763,622,788.47/574,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,975.06

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