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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,957.84, 800,288.04 and 325,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,957.84, 800,288.04 and 325,259.76 is: 448,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,957.84 : 800,288.04 = 325,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,957.84/800,288.04 = 325,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,957.84x = 800,288.04 × 325,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,957.84x = 260,301,495,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,301,495,821.27/579,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,828.31

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