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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,513.94, 801,036.69 and 322,355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,513.94, 801,036.69 and 322,355.78 is: 444,810.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,513.94 : 801,036.69 = 322,355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,513.94/801,036.69 = 322,355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,513.94x = 801,036.69 × 322,355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,513.94x = 258,218,810,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,218,810,823.35/580,513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,810.70

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