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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,552.54, 792,031.87 and 367,790.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,552.54, 792,031.87 and 367,790.50 is: 507,006.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,552.54 : 792,031.87 = 367,790.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,552.54/792,031.87 = 367,790.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,552.54x = 792,031.87 × 367,790.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,552.54x = 291,301,796,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,301,796,705.42/574,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,006.37

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