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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,477.31, 792,658.53 and 332,745.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,477.31, 792,658.53 and 332,745.46 is: 459,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,477.31 : 792,658.53 = 332,745.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,477.31/792,658.53 = 332,745.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,477.31x = 792,658.53 × 332,745.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,477.31x = 263,753,525,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,753,525,206.13/574,477.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,119.13

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