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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,285.60, 795,266.96 and 318,164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,285.60, 795,266.96 and 318,164.64 is: 439,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,285.60 : 795,266.96 = 318,164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,285.60/795,266.96 = 318,164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,285.60x = 795,266.96 × 318,164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,285.60x = 253,025,826,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,025,826,032.29/576,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,063.25

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