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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.10, 647,998.65 and 327,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.10, 647,998.65 and 327,023.10 is: 490,534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.10 : 647,998.65 = 327,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.10/647,998.65 = 327,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.10x = 647,998.65 × 327,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.10x = 211,910,527,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,910,527,318.82/431,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,534.65

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