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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,379.32, 801,001.62 and 325,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,379.32, 801,001.62 and 325,744.44 is: 449,571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,379.32 : 801,001.62 = 325,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,379.32/801,001.62 = 325,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,379.32x = 801,001.62 × 325,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,379.32x = 260,921,824,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,921,824,145.99/580,379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,571.19

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