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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,744.24, 864,363.87 and 417,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,744.24, 864,363.87 and 417,357.04 is: 625,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,744.24 : 864,363.87 = 417,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,744.24/864,363.87 = 417,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,744.24x = 864,363.87 × 417,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,744.24x = 360,748,346,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,748,346,266.15/576,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,491.03

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