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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,233.88, 795,246.72 and 318,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,233.88, 795,246.72 and 318,160.58 is: 439,085.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,233.88 : 795,246.72 = 318,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,233.88/795,246.72 = 318,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,233.88x = 795,246.72 × 318,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,233.88x = 253,016,157,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,016,157,678.30/576,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,085.88

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