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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,737.58, 795,782.43 and 322,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,737.58, 795,782.43 and 322,049.58 is: 444,363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,737.58 : 795,782.43 = 322,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,737.58/795,782.43 = 322,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,737.58x = 795,782.43 × 322,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,737.58x = 256,281,397,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,281,397,352.88/576,737.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,363.96

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