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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,446.27, 800,971.91 and 325,748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,446.27, 800,971.91 and 325,748.25 is: 449,507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,446.27 : 800,971.91 = 325,748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,446.27/800,971.91 = 325,748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,446.27x = 800,971.91 × 325,748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,446.27x = 260,915,197,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,915,197,574.47/580,446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,507.92

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