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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,043.80, 864,065.70 and 481,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,043.80, 864,065.70 and 481,565.40 is: 722,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,043.80 : 864,065.70 = 481,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,043.80/864,065.70 = 481,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,043.80x = 864,065.70 × 481,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,043.80x = 416,104,144,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,104,144,446.78/576,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,348.10

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