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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,313.52, 792,552.69 and 319,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,313.52, 792,552.69 and 319,659.24 is: 441,129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,313.52 : 792,552.69 = 319,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,313.52/792,552.69 = 319,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,313.52x = 792,552.69 × 319,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,313.52x = 253,346,790,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,346,790,545.36/574,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,129.77

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