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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,792.96, 801,491.20 and 326,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,792.96, 801,491.20 and 326,166.40 is: 450,107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,792.96 : 801,491.20 = 326,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,792.96/801,491.20 = 326,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,792.96x = 801,491.20 × 326,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,792.96x = 261,419,499,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,419,499,335.68/580,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,107.90

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