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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,464.27, 800,996.72 and 325,766.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,464.27, 800,996.72 and 325,766.25 is: 449,532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,464.27 : 800,996.72 = 325,766.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,464.27/800,996.72 = 325,766.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,464.27x = 800,996.72 × 325,766.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,464.27x = 260,937,696,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,937,696,107.87/580,464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,532.74

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