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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,053.62, 800,479.45 and 325,410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,053.62, 800,479.45 and 325,410.27 is: 449,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,053.62 : 800,479.45 = 325,410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,053.62/800,479.45 = 325,410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,053.62x = 800,479.45 × 325,410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,053.62x = 260,484,233,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,484,233,953.95/580,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,069.23

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