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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,577.28, 801,152.42 and 325,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,577.28, 801,152.42 and 325,879.26 is: 449,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,577.28 : 801,152.42 = 325,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,577.28/801,152.42 = 325,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,577.28x = 801,152.42 × 325,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,577.28x = 261,078,956,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,078,956,147.41/580,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,688.55

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