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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,834.58, 801,569.64 and 326,191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,834.58, 801,569.64 and 326,191.22 is: 450,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,834.58 : 801,569.64 = 326,191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,834.58/801,569.64 = 326,191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,834.58x = 801,569.64 × 326,191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,834.58x = 261,464,978,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,464,978,786.56/580,834.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,153.95

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