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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,989.59, 797,786.07 and 336,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,989.59, 797,786.07 and 336,319 is: 464,213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,989.59 : 797,786.07 = 336,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,989.59/797,786.07 = 336,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,989.59x = 797,786.07 × 336,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,989.59x = 268,310,613,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,310,613,276.33/577,989.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,213.57

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