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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,730.49, 795,872.56 and 318,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,730.49, 795,872.56 and 318,601.84 is: 439,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,730.49 : 795,872.56 = 318,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,730.49/795,872.56 = 318,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,730.49x = 795,872.56 × 318,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,730.49x = 253,566,460,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,566,460,428.50/576,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,661.97

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