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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,941.42, 797,719.44 and 336,270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,941.42, 797,719.44 and 336,270.67 is: 464,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,941.42 : 797,719.44 = 336,270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,941.42/797,719.44 = 336,270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,941.42x = 797,719.44 × 336,270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,941.42x = 268,249,650,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,249,650,560.83/577,941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,146.78

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