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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,983.54, 797,777.73 and 336,312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,983.54, 797,777.73 and 336,312.95 is: 464,205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,983.54 : 797,777.73 = 336,312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,983.54/797,777.73 = 336,312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,983.54x = 797,777.73 × 336,312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,983.54x = 268,302,983,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,302,983,815.05/577,983.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,205.23

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