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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,577.22, 801,152.33 and 325,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,577.22, 801,152.33 and 325,879.20 is: 449,688.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,577.22 : 801,152.33 = 325,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,577.22/801,152.33 = 325,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,577.22x = 801,152.33 × 325,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,577.22x = 261,078,880,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,078,880,378.54/580,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,688.47

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