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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,984.32, 797,271.84 and 366,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,984.32, 797,271.84 and 366,016.32 is: 504,883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,984.32 : 797,271.84 = 366,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,984.32/797,271.84 = 366,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,984.32x = 797,271.84 × 366,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,984.32x = 291,814,504,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,814,504,916.43/577,984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,883.08

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