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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,159.36, 796,483.92 and 322,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,159.36, 796,483.92 and 322,521.28 is: 445,081.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,159.36 : 796,483.92 = 322,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,159.36/796,483.92 = 322,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,159.36x = 796,483.92 × 322,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,159.36x = 256,883,013,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,883,013,377.82/577,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,081.60

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