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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,351.83, 792,679.82 and 329,432.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,351.83, 792,679.82 and 329,432.13 is: 454,658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,351.83 : 792,679.82 = 329,432.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,351.83/792,679.82 = 329,432.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,351.83x = 792,679.82 × 329,432.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,351.83x = 261,134,199,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,134,199,863.46/574,351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,658.95

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