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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,575.40, 867,519.90 and 413,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,575.40, 867,519.90 and 413,687.40 is: 619,215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,575.40 : 867,519.90 = 413,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,575.40/867,519.90 = 413,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,575.40x = 867,519.90 × 413,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,575.40x = 358,882,051,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,882,051,879.26/579,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,215.47

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