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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,913.67, 801,664.05 and 326,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,913.67, 801,664.05 and 326,264.88 is: 450,247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,913.67 : 801,664.05 = 326,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,913.67/801,664.05 = 326,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,913.67x = 801,664.05 × 326,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,913.67x = 261,554,825,073.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,554,825,073.56/580,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,247.32

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