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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,197.56, 795,033.96 and 331,135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,197.56, 795,033.96 and 331,135.12 is: 456,898.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,197.56 : 795,033.96 = 331,135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,197.56/795,033.96 = 331,135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,197.56x = 795,033.96 × 331,135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,197.56x = 263,263,665,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,263,665,748.68/576,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,898.27

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