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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,731.72, 795,891.48 and 322,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,731.72, 795,891.48 and 322,092.56 is: 444,488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,731.72 : 795,891.48 = 322,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,731.72/795,891.48 = 322,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,731.72x = 795,891.48 × 322,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,731.72x = 256,350,724,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,350,724,275.39/576,731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,488.69

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