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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,424.70, 866,137.05 and 364,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,424.70, 866,137.05 and 364,848.30 is: 547,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,424.70 : 866,137.05 = 364,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,424.70/866,137.05 = 364,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,424.70x = 866,137.05 × 364,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,424.70x = 316,008,630,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,008,630,259.52/577,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,272.45

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