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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,283.60, 795,264.20 and 318,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,283.60, 795,264.20 and 318,162.64 is: 439,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,283.60 : 795,264.20 = 318,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,283.60/795,264.20 = 318,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,283.60x = 795,264.20 × 318,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,283.60x = 253,023,357,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,023,357,369.49/576,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,060.49

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