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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,999.96, 801,758.46 and 322,892.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,999.96, 801,758.46 and 322,892.92 is: 445,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,999.96 : 801,758.46 = 322,892.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,999.96/801,758.46 = 322,892.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,999.96x = 801,758.46 × 322,892.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,999.96x = 258,882,130,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,882,130,284.10/580,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,580.29

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