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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,546.54, 796,694.27 and 335,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,546.54, 796,694.27 and 335,802.40 is: 463,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,546.54 : 796,694.27 = 335,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,546.54/796,694.27 = 335,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,546.54x = 796,694.27 × 335,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,546.54x = 267,531,844,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,531,844,261.50/577,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,221.28

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