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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,489.56, 801,068.94 and 325,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,489.56, 801,068.94 and 325,834.20 is: 449,647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,489.56 : 801,068.94 = 325,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,489.56/801,068.94 = 325,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,489.56x = 801,068.94 × 325,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,489.56x = 261,015,657,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,015,657,209.75/580,489.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,647.46

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