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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,379.24, 801,001.70 and 325,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,379.24, 801,001.70 and 325,744.52 is: 449,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,379.24 : 801,001.70 = 325,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,379.24/801,001.70 = 325,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,379.24x = 801,001.70 × 325,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,379.24x = 260,921,914,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,921,914,285.68/580,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,571.41

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