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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,238.88, 795,249.84 and 321,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,238.88, 795,249.84 and 321,594.24 is: 443,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,238.88 : 795,249.84 = 321,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,238.88/795,249.84 = 321,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,238.88x = 795,249.84 × 321,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,238.88x = 255,747,767,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,747,767,904.92/576,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,822.48

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