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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,211.62, 795,247.28 and 321,615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,211.62, 795,247.28 and 321,615.66 is: 443,871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,211.62 : 795,247.28 = 321,615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,211.62/795,247.28 = 321,615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,211.62x = 795,247.28 × 321,615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,211.62x = 255,763,977,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,763,977,212.33/576,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,871.61

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