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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.76, 816,945.84 and 323,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.76, 816,945.84 and 323,724 is: 446,730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.76 : 816,945.84 = 323,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.76/816,945.84 = 323,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.76x = 816,945.84 × 323,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.76x = 264,464,975,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,464,975,108.16/592,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,730.05

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