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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,364.48, 798,147 and 336,787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,364.48, 798,147 and 336,787.92 is: 464,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,364.48 : 798,147 = 336,787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,364.48/798,147 = 336,787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,364.48x = 798,147 × 336,787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,364.48x = 268,806,267,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,806,267,984.24/578,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,769.67

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