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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,998.40, 863,997.60 and 560,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,998.40, 863,997.60 and 560,446.40 is: 840,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,998.40 : 863,997.60 = 560,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,998.40/863,997.60 = 560,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,998.40x = 863,997.60 × 560,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,998.40x = 484,224,344,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,224,344,528.64/575,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,669.60

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