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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,961.84, 800,293.56 and 325,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,961.84, 800,293.56 and 325,263.76 is: 448,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,961.84 : 800,293.56 = 325,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,961.84/800,293.56 = 325,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,961.84x = 800,293.56 × 325,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,961.84x = 260,306,492,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,306,492,429.39/579,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,833.83

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