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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,736.58, 795,781.05 and 322,048.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,736.58, 795,781.05 and 322,048.58 is: 444,362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,736.58 : 795,781.05 = 322,048.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,736.58/795,781.05 = 322,048.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,736.58x = 795,781.05 × 322,048.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,736.58x = 256,280,157,143.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,280,157,143.41/576,736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,362.58

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