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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,637.52, 792,969.03 and 329,609.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,637.52, 792,969.03 and 329,609.82 is: 454,843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,637.52 : 792,969.03 = 329,609.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,637.52/792,969.03 = 329,609.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,637.52x = 792,969.03 × 329,609.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,637.52x = 261,370,379,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,370,379,243.88/574,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,843.91

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