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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,967.16, 801,809.96 and 326,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,967.16, 801,809.96 and 326,318.40 is: 450,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,967.16 : 801,809.96 = 326,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,967.16/801,809.96 = 326,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,967.16x = 801,809.96 × 326,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,967.16x = 261,645,343,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,645,343,251.26/580,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,361.67

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