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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,166.41, 795,162.42 and 318,089.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,166.41, 795,162.42 and 318,089.61 is: 438,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,166.41 : 795,162.42 = 318,089.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,166.41/795,162.42 = 318,089.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,166.41x = 795,162.42 × 318,089.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,166.41x = 252,932,904,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,932,904,064.46/576,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,992.80

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