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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,377.22, 798,047.13 and 363,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,377.22, 798,047.13 and 363,392.72 is: 501,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,377.22 : 798,047.13 = 363,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,377.22/798,047.13 = 363,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,377.22x = 798,047.13 × 363,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,377.22x = 290,004,515,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,004,515,579.97/578,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,410.69

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