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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,851.12, 797,439.60 and 323,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,851.12, 797,439.60 and 323,226 is: 446,054.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,851.12 : 797,439.60 = 323,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,851.12/797,439.60 = 323,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,851.12x = 797,439.60 × 323,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,851.12x = 257,753,212,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,753,212,149.60/577,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,054.71

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