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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,159.02, 800,633.25 and 325,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,159.02, 800,633.25 and 325,529.04 is: 449,237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,159.02 : 800,633.25 = 325,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,159.02/800,633.25 = 325,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,159.02x = 800,633.25 × 325,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,159.02x = 260,629,373,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,629,373,264.58/580,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,237.82

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