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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,244.22, 796,632.39 and 322,615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,244.22, 796,632.39 and 322,615.74 is: 445,229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,244.22 : 796,632.39 = 322,615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,244.22/796,632.39 = 322,615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,244.22x = 796,632.39 × 322,615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,244.22x = 257,006,148,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,006,148,007.82/577,244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,229.49

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