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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,481.44, 792,579.18 and 332,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,481.44, 792,579.18 and 332,632 is: 458,913.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,481.44 : 792,579.18 = 332,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,481.44/792,579.18 = 332,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,481.44x = 792,579.18 × 332,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,481.44x = 263,637,197,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,637,197,801.76/574,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,913.34

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