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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,441.09, 804,016.70 and 391,565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,441.09, 804,016.70 and 391,565.19 is: 540,526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,441.09 : 804,016.70 = 391,565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,441.09/804,016.70 = 391,565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,441.09x = 804,016.70 × 391,565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,441.09x = 314,824,949,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,824,949,940.85/582,441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,526.68

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