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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,662.62, 801,315.04 and 326,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,662.62, 801,315.04 and 326,014.42 is: 449,900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,662.62 : 801,315.04 = 326,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,662.62/801,315.04 = 326,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,662.62x = 801,315.04 × 326,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,662.62x = 261,240,258,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,240,258,002.88/580,662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,900.25

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