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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,086.80, 865,630.20 and 328,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,086.80, 865,630.20 and 328,254.80 is: 492,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,086.80 : 865,630.20 = 328,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,086.80/865,630.20 = 328,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,086.80x = 865,630.20 × 328,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,086.80x = 284,147,268,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,147,268,174.96/577,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,382.20

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