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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,303.64, 861,647.28 and 254,412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,303.64, 861,647.28 and 254,412.08 is: 381,703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,303.64 : 861,647.28 = 254,412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,303.64/861,647.28 = 254,412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,303.64x = 861,647.28 × 254,412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,303.64x = 219,213,476,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,213,476,731.14/574,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,703.09

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