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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,061.80, 867,092.70 and 329,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,061.80, 867,092.70 and 329,229.80 is: 493,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,061.80 : 867,092.70 = 329,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,061.80/867,092.70 = 329,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,061.80x = 867,092.70 × 329,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,061.80x = 285,472,756,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,472,756,202.46/578,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,844.70

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