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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,052.37, 800,477.73 and 325,409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,052.37, 800,477.73 and 325,409.02 is: 449,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,052.37 : 800,477.73 = 325,409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,052.37/800,477.73 = 325,409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,052.37x = 800,477.73 × 325,409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,052.37x = 260,482,672,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,482,672,837.60/580,052.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,067.51

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