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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,969.32, 797,565.58 and 323,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,969.32, 797,565.58 and 323,271.30 is: 446,096.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,969.32 : 797,565.58 = 323,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,969.32/797,565.58 = 323,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,969.32x = 797,565.58 × 323,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,969.32x = 257,830,061,881.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,830,061,881.85/577,969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,096.45

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