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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,518.30, 792,974.97 and 332,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,518.30, 792,974.97 and 332,761.92 is: 459,292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,518.30 : 792,974.97 = 332,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,518.30/792,974.97 = 332,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,518.30x = 792,974.97 × 332,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,518.30x = 263,871,873,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,871,873,529.14/574,518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,292.37

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