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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,132.48, 795,062.88 and 318,009.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,132.48, 795,062.88 and 318,009.51 is: 438,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,132.48 : 795,062.88 = 318,009.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,132.48/795,062.88 = 318,009.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,132.48x = 795,062.88 × 318,009.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,132.48x = 252,837,556,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,837,556,887.99/576,132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,853.16

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