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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,234.03, 800,730.30 and 325,579.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,234.03, 800,730.30 and 325,579.75 is: 449,304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,234.03 : 800,730.30 = 325,579.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,234.03/800,730.30 = 325,579.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,234.03x = 800,730.30 × 325,579.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,234.03x = 260,701,570,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,701,570,891.43/580,234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,304.17

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