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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,175.91, 800,656.55 and 325,545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,175.91, 800,656.55 and 325,545.93 is: 449,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,175.91 : 800,656.55 = 325,545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,175.91/800,656.55 = 325,545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,175.91x = 800,656.55 × 325,545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,175.91x = 260,650,479,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,650,479,552.61/580,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,261.12

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