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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,445.61, 800,987.98 and 322,338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,445.61, 800,987.98 and 322,338.91 is: 444,812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,445.61 : 800,987.98 = 322,338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,445.61/800,987.98 = 322,338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,445.61x = 800,987.98 × 322,338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,445.61x = 258,189,592,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,189,592,396.30/580,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,812.72

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