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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,646.80, 867,840.60 and 380,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,646.80, 867,840.60 and 380,358.80 is: 570,453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,646.80 : 867,840.60 = 380,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,646.80/867,840.60 = 380,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,646.80x = 867,840.60 × 380,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,646.80x = 330,090,809,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,090,809,207.28/578,646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,453.01

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