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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,281.80, 864,422.70 and 366,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,281.80, 864,422.70 and 366,848.20 is: 550,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,281.80 : 864,422.70 = 366,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,281.80/864,422.70 = 366,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,281.80x = 864,422.70 × 366,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,281.80x = 317,111,911,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,111,911,534.14/576,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,272.30

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