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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,976.82, 801,730.56 and 322,852.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,976.82, 801,730.56 and 322,852.90 is: 445,527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,976.82 : 801,730.56 = 322,852.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,976.82/801,730.56 = 322,852.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,976.82x = 801,730.56 × 322,852.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,976.82x = 258,841,036,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,841,036,314.62/580,976.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,527.31

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