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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,250.28, 802,197.12 and 326,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,250.28, 802,197.12 and 326,596 is: 450,742.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,250.28 : 802,197.12 = 326,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,250.28/802,197.12 = 326,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,250.28x = 802,197.12 × 326,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,250.28x = 261,994,370,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,994,370,603.52/581,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,742.79

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