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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,306.54, 800,901.24 and 325,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,306.54, 800,901.24 and 325,671.70 is: 449,470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,306.54 : 800,901.24 = 325,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,306.54/800,901.24 = 325,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,306.54x = 800,901.24 × 325,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,306.54x = 260,830,868,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,830,868,362.91/580,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,470.84

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