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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,255.94, 796,637.80 and 322,607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,255.94, 796,637.80 and 322,607.13 is: 445,211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,255.94 : 796,637.80 = 322,607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,255.94/796,637.80 = 322,607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,255.94x = 796,637.80 × 322,607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,255.94x = 257,001,034,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,001,034,307.51/577,255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,211.59

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