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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,908.18, 801,614.49 and 335,874.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,908.18, 801,614.49 and 335,874.42 is: 463,484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,908.18 : 801,614.49 = 335,874.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,908.18/801,614.49 = 335,874.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,908.18x = 801,614.49 × 335,874.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,908.18x = 269,241,801,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,241,801,892.35/580,908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,484.27

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