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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,548.05, 801,182.86 and 322,426.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,548.05, 801,182.86 and 322,426.01 is: 444,962.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,548.05 : 801,182.86 = 322,426.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,548.05/801,182.86 = 322,426.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,548.05x = 801,182.86 × 322,426.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,548.05x = 258,322,192,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,322,192,830.19/580,548.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,962.64

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