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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,361.28, 796,693.44 and 322,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,361.28, 796,693.44 and 322,704 is: 445,295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,361.28 : 796,693.44 = 322,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,361.28/796,693.44 = 322,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,361.28x = 796,693.44 × 322,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,361.28x = 257,096,159,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,096,159,861.76/577,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,295.12

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