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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,427.68, 803,750.04 and 327,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,427.68, 803,750.04 and 327,780.24 is: 452,336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,427.68 : 803,750.04 = 327,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,427.68/803,750.04 = 327,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,427.68x = 803,750.04 × 327,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,427.68x = 263,453,381,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,453,381,011.21/582,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,336.64

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