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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,994.35, 796,210.49 and 318,868.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,994.35, 796,210.49 and 318,868.21 is: 440,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,994.35 : 796,210.49 = 318,868.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,994.35/796,210.49 = 318,868.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,994.35x = 796,210.49 × 318,868.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,994.35x = 253,886,215,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,886,215,521.96/576,994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,015.08

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