Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,880,720.92, 871,578,387.38 and 304,466,244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 580,880,720.92, 871,578,387.38 and 304,466,244 is: 456,834,231.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,880,720.92 : 871,578,387.38 = 304,466,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,880,720.92/871,578,387.38 = 304,466,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,880,720.92x = 871,578,387.38 × 304,466,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,880,720.92x = 265,366,197,957,165,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,366,197,957,165,600/580,880,720.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,834,231.88
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