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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,223.20, 864,334.80 and 387,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,223.20, 864,334.80 and 387,266.40 is: 580,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,223.20 : 864,334.80 = 387,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,223.20/864,334.80 = 387,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,223.20x = 864,334.80 × 387,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,223.20x = 334,727,826,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,727,826,390.72/576,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,899.60

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