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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,220.01, 792,396.40 and 316,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,220.01, 792,396.40 and 316,091.64 is: 436,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,220.01 : 792,396.40 = 316,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,220.01/792,396.40 = 316,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,220.01x = 792,396.40 × 316,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,220.01x = 250,469,877,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,469,877,262.40/574,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,191.48

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