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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,248.57, 795,202.13 and 318,119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,248.57, 795,202.13 and 318,119.97 is: 438,994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,248.57 : 795,202.13 = 318,119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,248.57/795,202.13 = 318,119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,248.57x = 795,202.13 × 318,119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,248.57x = 252,969,678,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,969,678,534.84/576,248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,994.03

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