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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,157.52, 800,631.18 and 325,527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,157.52, 800,631.18 and 325,527.54 is: 449,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,157.52 : 800,631.18 = 325,527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,157.52/800,631.18 = 325,527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,157.52x = 800,631.18 × 325,527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,157.52x = 260,627,498,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,627,498,472.70/580,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,235.75

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