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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,175.88, 800,656.50 and 325,545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,175.88, 800,656.50 and 325,545.90 is: 449,261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,175.88 : 800,656.50 = 325,545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,175.88/800,656.50 = 325,545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,175.88x = 800,656.50 × 325,545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,175.88x = 260,650,436,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,650,436,880.07/580,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,261.07

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