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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,261.16, 795,240.93 and 321,612.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,261.16, 795,240.93 and 321,612.28 is: 443,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,261.16 : 795,240.93 = 321,612.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,261.16/795,240.93 = 321,612.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,261.16x = 795,240.93 × 321,612.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,261.16x = 255,759,248,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,759,248,646.62/576,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,825.24

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