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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,181.82, 795,131.57 and 321,532.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,181.82, 795,131.57 and 321,532.94 is: 443,715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,181.82 : 795,131.57 = 321,532.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,181.82/795,131.57 = 321,532.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,181.82x = 795,131.57 × 321,532.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,181.82x = 255,660,991,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,660,991,388.92/576,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,715.82

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