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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,667.91, 801,294.63 and 322,561.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,667.91, 801,294.63 and 322,561.58 is: 445,119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,667.91 : 801,294.63 = 322,561.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,667.91/801,294.63 = 322,561.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,667.91x = 801,294.63 × 322,561.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,667.91x = 258,466,861,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,466,861,898.32/580,667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,119.93

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