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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,436.52, 803,788.26 and 327,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,436.52, 803,788.26 and 327,804.20 is: 452,384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,436.52 : 803,788.26 = 327,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,436.52/803,788.26 = 327,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,436.52x = 803,788.26 × 327,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,436.52x = 263,485,167,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,485,167,538.69/582,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,384.35

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