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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,158.52, 800,632.56 and 325,528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,158.52, 800,632.56 and 325,528.54 is: 449,237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,158.52 : 800,632.56 = 325,528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,158.52/800,632.56 = 325,528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,158.52x = 800,632.56 × 325,528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,158.52x = 260,628,748,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,628,748,333.26/580,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,237.13

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