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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,471.04, 801,006.08 and 325,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,471.04, 801,006.08 and 325,773.04 is: 449,542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,471.04 : 801,006.08 = 325,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,471.04/801,006.08 = 325,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,471.04x = 801,006.08 × 325,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,471.04x = 260,946,185,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,946,185,740.08/580,471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,542.13

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