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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,741.83, 793,168.55 and 320,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,741.83, 793,168.55 and 320,093.02 is: 441,742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,741.83 : 793,168.55 = 320,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,741.83/793,168.55 = 320,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,741.83x = 793,168.55 × 320,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,741.83x = 253,887,714,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,887,714,468.82/574,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,742.19

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