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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,582.64, 801,203.46 and 325,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,582.64, 801,203.46 and 325,934.30 is: 449,789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,582.64 : 801,203.46 = 325,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,582.64/801,203.46 = 325,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,582.64x = 801,203.46 × 325,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,582.64x = 261,139,688,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,139,688,892.68/580,582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,789.01

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