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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,541.72, 794,306.79 and 366,134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,541.72, 794,306.79 and 366,134.85 is: 505,303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,541.72 : 794,306.79 = 366,134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,541.72/794,306.79 = 366,134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,541.72x = 794,306.79 × 366,134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,541.72x = 290,823,397,410.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,823,397,410.63/575,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,303.76

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