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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,281.60, 795,261.44 and 318,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,281.60, 795,261.44 and 318,160.64 is: 439,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,281.60 : 795,261.44 = 318,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,281.60/795,261.44 = 318,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,281.60x = 795,261.44 × 318,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,281.60x = 253,020,888,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,020,888,717.72/576,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,057.73

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