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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.03, 800.49 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.03, 800.49 and 318.10 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.03 : 800.49 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.03/800.49 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.03x = 800.49 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.03x = 254,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,635.06/580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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