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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,150.27, 796,546.49 and 332,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,150.27, 796,546.49 and 332,130 is: 458,384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,150.27 : 796,546.49 = 332,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,150.27/796,546.49 = 332,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,150.27x = 796,546.49 × 332,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,150.27x = 264,556,985,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,556,985,723.70/577,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,384.93

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