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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,407.21, 792,788.24 and 332,689.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,407.21, 792,788.24 and 332,689.71 is: 459,173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,407.21 : 792,788.24 = 332,689.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,407.21/792,788.24 = 332,689.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,407.21x = 792,788.24 × 332,689.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,407.21x = 263,752,489,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,752,489,657.01/574,407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,173.36

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