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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,962.33, 797,555.93 and 323,264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,962.33, 797,555.93 and 323,264.31 is: 446,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,962.33 : 797,555.93 = 323,264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,962.33/797,555.93 = 323,264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,962.33x = 797,555.93 × 323,264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,962.33x = 257,821,367,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,821,367,397.86/577,962.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,086.80

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