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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,961.33, 797,554.55 and 323,263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,961.33, 797,554.55 and 323,263.31 is: 446,085.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,961.33 : 797,554.55 = 323,263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,961.33/797,554.55 = 323,263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,961.33x = 797,554.55 × 323,263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,961.33x = 257,820,120,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,820,120,558.95/577,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,085.42

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