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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,903.22, 865,664.65 and 240,176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,903.22, 865,664.65 and 240,176.29 is: 360,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,903.22 : 865,664.65 = 240,176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,903.22/865,664.65 = 240,176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,903.22x = 865,664.65 × 240,176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,903.22x = 207,912,124,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,912,124,021.15/576,903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,393.42

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