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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,555.58, 796,706.72 and 335,811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,555.58, 796,706.72 and 335,811.44 is: 463,233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,555.58 : 796,706.72 = 335,811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,555.58/796,706.72 = 335,811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,555.58x = 796,706.72 × 335,811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,555.58x = 267,543,230,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,543,230,900.88/577,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,233.74

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