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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,415.48, 792,799.66 and 332,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,415.48, 792,799.66 and 332,698 is: 459,184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,415.48 : 792,799.66 = 332,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,415.48/792,799.66 = 332,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,415.48x = 792,799.66 × 332,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,415.48x = 263,762,861,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,762,861,282.68/574,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,184.81

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