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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,461.04, 800,992.28 and 325,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,461.04, 800,992.28 and 325,763.04 is: 449,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,461.04 : 800,992.28 = 325,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,461.04/800,992.28 = 325,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,461.04x = 800,992.28 × 325,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,461.04x = 260,933,680,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,933,680,149.33/580,461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,528.33

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