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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,193.46, 797,868.44 and 320,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,193.46, 797,868.44 and 320,052.94 is: 441,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,193.46 : 797,868.44 = 320,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,193.46/797,868.44 = 320,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,193.46x = 797,868.44 × 320,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,193.46x = 255,360,138,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,360,138,354.95/578,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,651.72

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