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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,003.70, 864,005.55 and 432,925.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,003.70, 864,005.55 and 432,925.30 is: 649,387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,003.70 : 864,005.55 = 432,925.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,003.70/864,005.55 = 432,925.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,003.70x = 864,005.55 × 432,925.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,003.70x = 374,049,861,935.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,049,861,935.42/576,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,387.95

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