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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,164.59, 865,905.49 and 240,362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,164.59, 865,905.49 and 240,362.94 is: 360,610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,164.59 : 865,905.49 = 240,362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,164.59/865,905.49 = 240,362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,164.59x = 865,905.49 × 240,362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,164.59x = 208,131,592,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,131,592,886.14/577,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,610.47

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