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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,344.64, 799,493.76 and 337,770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,344.64, 799,493.76 and 337,770.24 is: 466,121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,344.64 : 799,493.76 = 337,770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,344.64/799,493.76 = 337,770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,344.64x = 799,493.76 × 337,770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,344.64x = 270,045,199,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,045,199,193.70/579,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,121.86

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