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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,041.80, 796,306 and 350,760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,041.80, 796,306 and 350,760.20 is: 484,041.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,041.80 : 796,306 = 350,760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,041.80/796,306 = 350,760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,041.80x = 796,306 × 350,760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,041.80x = 279,312,451,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,312,451,821.20/577,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,041.97

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