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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,393.16, 800,942.57 and 325,744.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,393.16, 800,942.57 and 325,744.35 is: 449,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,393.16 : 800,942.57 = 325,744.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,393.16/800,942.57 = 325,744.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,393.16x = 800,942.57 × 325,744.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,393.16x = 260,902,515,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,902,515,223.26/580,393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,527.21

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