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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,042.70, 864,064.05 and 310,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,042.70, 864,064.05 and 310,322.20 is: 465,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,042.70 : 864,064.05 = 310,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,042.70/864,064.05 = 310,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,042.70x = 864,064.05 × 310,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,042.70x = 268,138,256,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,138,256,936.91/576,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,483.30

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