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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,407.46, 792,788.58 and 332,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,407.46, 792,788.58 and 332,689.96 is: 459,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,407.46 : 792,788.58 = 332,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,407.46/792,788.58 = 332,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,407.46x = 792,788.58 × 332,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,407.46x = 263,752,801,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,752,801,959.64/574,407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,173.70

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