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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,712.12, 795,854.82 and 335,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,712.12, 795,854.82 and 335,131.24 is: 462,476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,712.12 : 795,854.82 = 335,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,712.12/795,854.82 = 335,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,712.12x = 795,854.82 × 335,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,712.12x = 266,715,812,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,715,812,686.58/576,712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,476.52

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