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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,680.59, 792,230.69 and 402,063.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,680.59, 792,230.69 and 402,063.77 is: 554,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,680.59 : 792,230.69 = 402,063.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,680.59/792,230.69 = 402,063.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,680.59x = 792,230.69 × 402,063.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,680.59x = 318,527,253,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,527,253,969.95/574,680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,268.34

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