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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,080.43, 796,371.76 and 332,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,080.43, 796,371.76 and 332,060.32 is: 458,243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,080.43 : 796,371.76 = 332,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,080.43/796,371.76 = 332,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,080.43x = 796,371.76 × 332,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,080.43x = 264,443,462,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,443,462,294.71/577,080.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,243.69

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