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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,552.47, 801,159.21 and 325,903.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,552.47, 801,159.21 and 325,903.59 is: 449,745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,552.47 : 801,159.21 = 325,903.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,552.47/801,159.21 = 325,903.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,552.47x = 801,159.21 × 325,903.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,552.47x = 261,100,662,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,100,662,700.56/580,552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,745.16

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