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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,618.64, 801,233.16 and 325,980.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,618.64, 801,233.16 and 325,980.56 is: 449,841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,618.64 : 801,233.16 = 325,980.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,618.64/801,233.16 = 325,980.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,618.64x = 801,233.16 × 325,980.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,618.64x = 261,186,434,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,186,434,187.37/580,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,841.63

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