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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,998, 793,504.92 and 333,297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,998, 793,504.92 and 333,297.84 is: 459,955.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,998 : 793,504.92 = 333,297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,998/793,504.92 = 333,297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,998x = 793,504.92 × 333,297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,998x = 264,473,475,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,473,475,865.37/574,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,955.47

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