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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,377.58, 802,213.15 and 332,980.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,377.58, 802,213.15 and 332,980.81 is: 459,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,377.58 : 802,213.15 = 332,980.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,377.58/802,213.15 = 332,980.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,377.58x = 802,213.15 × 332,980.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,377.58x = 267,121,583,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,121,583,834.47/581,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,463.17

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