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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,002.23, 796,373.09 and 380,423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,002.23, 796,373.09 and 380,423.54 is: 525,057.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,002.23 : 796,373.09 = 380,423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,002.23/796,373.09 = 380,423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,002.23x = 796,373.09 × 380,423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,002.23x = 302,959,064,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,959,064,174.56/577,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,057.01

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