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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,295.96, 795,244.60 and 334,539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,295.96, 795,244.60 and 334,539.60 is: 461,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,295.96 : 795,244.60 = 334,539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,295.96/795,244.60 = 334,539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,295.96x = 795,244.60 × 334,539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,295.96x = 266,040,810,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,040,810,386.16/576,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,639.21

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