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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,649.33, 794,614.94 and 432,824.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,649.33, 794,614.94 and 432,824.26 is: 597,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,649.33 : 794,614.94 = 432,824.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,649.33/794,614.94 = 432,824.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,649.33x = 794,614.94 × 432,824.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,649.33x = 343,928,624,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,928,624,787.42/575,649.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,462.04

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