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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,688.20, 801,328.98 and 326,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,688.20, 801,328.98 and 326,050.12 is: 449,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,688.20 : 801,328.98 = 326,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,688.20/801,328.98 = 326,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,688.20x = 801,328.98 × 326,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,688.20x = 261,273,410,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,273,410,088.48/580,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,937.52

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