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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,010.08, 794,896.20 and 321,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,010.08, 794,896.20 and 321,372 is: 443,494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,010.08 : 794,896.20 = 321,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,010.08/794,896.20 = 321,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,010.08x = 794,896.20 × 321,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,010.08x = 255,457,381,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,457,381,586.40/576,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,494.64

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