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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,052.68, 800,478.16 and 325,409.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,052.68, 800,478.16 and 325,409.33 is: 449,067.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,052.68 : 800,478.16 = 325,409.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,052.68/800,478.16 = 325,409.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,052.68x = 800,478.16 × 325,409.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,052.68x = 260,483,062,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,483,062,912.91/580,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,067.94

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