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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,374.32, 800,994.72 and 325,739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,374.32, 800,994.72 and 325,739.44 is: 449,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,374.32 : 800,994.72 = 325,739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,374.32/800,994.72 = 325,739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,374.32x = 800,994.72 × 325,739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,374.32x = 260,915,571,535.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,915,571,535.76/580,374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,564.29

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