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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,170.56, 794,157.89 and 371,340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,170.56, 794,157.89 and 371,340.54 is: 512,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,170.56 : 794,157.89 = 371,340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,170.56/794,157.89 = 371,340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,170.56x = 794,157.89 × 371,340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,170.56x = 294,903,017,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,903,017,861.16/575,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,722.73

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