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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,330.74, 864,537.63 and 221,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,330.74, 864,537.63 and 221,344.76 is: 332,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,330.74 : 864,537.63 = 221,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,330.74/864,537.63 = 221,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,330.74x = 864,537.63 × 221,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,330.74x = 191,360,875,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,360,875,007.63/576,330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,033.09

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