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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,296.96, 795,245.98 and 334,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,296.96, 795,245.98 and 334,540.60 is: 461,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,296.96 : 795,245.98 = 334,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,296.96/795,245.98 = 334,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,296.96x = 795,245.98 × 334,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,296.96x = 266,042,067,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,042,067,296.79/576,296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,640.59

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