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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,571.28, 801,144.14 and 325,873.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,571.28, 801,144.14 and 325,873.26 is: 449,680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,571.28 : 801,144.14 = 325,873.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,571.28/801,144.14 = 325,873.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,571.28x = 801,144.14 × 325,873.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,571.28x = 261,071,451,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,071,451,002.33/580,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,680.27

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