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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,733.07, 862,285.50 and 375,443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,733.07, 862,285.50 and 375,443.10 is: 563,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,733.07 : 862,285.50 = 375,443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,733.07/862,285.50 = 375,443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,733.07x = 862,285.50 × 375,443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,733.07x = 323,739,141,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,739,141,205.05/574,733.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,286.09

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