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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,889.44, 801,624.84 and 322,808.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,889.44, 801,624.84 and 322,808.44 is: 445,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,889.44 : 801,624.84 = 322,808.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,889.44/801,624.84 = 322,808.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,889.44x = 801,624.84 × 322,808.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,889.44x = 258,771,264,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,771,264,065.65/580,889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,474.21

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