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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,898.98, 801,646.23 and 335,865.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,898.98, 801,646.23 and 335,865.34 is: 463,497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,898.98 : 801,646.23 = 335,865.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,898.98/801,646.23 = 335,865.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,898.98x = 801,646.23 × 335,865.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,898.98x = 269,245,183,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,245,183,598.67/580,898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,497.43

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