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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,297.77, 800,868.47 and 325,649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,297.77, 800,868.47 and 325,649.97 is: 449,429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,297.77 : 800,868.47 = 325,649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,297.77/800,868.47 = 325,649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,297.77x = 800,868.47 × 325,649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,297.77x = 260,802,791,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,802,791,601.20/580,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,429.25

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