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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,747.15, 864,369.10 and 442,720.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,747.15, 864,369.10 and 442,720.82 is: 664,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,747.15 : 864,369.10 = 442,720.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,747.15/864,369.10 = 442,720.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,747.15x = 864,369.10 × 442,720.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,747.15x = 382,674,198,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,674,198,203.83/575,747.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,656.70

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