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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,161.93, 792,291.92 and 332,460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,161.93, 792,291.92 and 332,460.90 is: 458,766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,161.93 : 792,291.92 = 332,460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,161.93/792,291.92 = 332,460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,161.93x = 792,291.92 × 332,460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,161.93x = 263,406,083,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,406,083,123.62/574,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,766.19

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