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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,750.32, 801,414.66 and 326,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,750.32, 801,414.66 and 326,112.24 is: 450,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,750.32 : 801,414.66 = 326,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,750.32/801,414.66 = 326,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,750.32x = 801,414.66 × 326,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,750.32x = 261,351,129,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,351,129,941.44/580,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,023.22

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