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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,991.60, 649,487.40 and 328,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,991.60, 649,487.40 and 328,015.60 is: 492,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,991.60 : 649,487.40 = 328,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,991.60/649,487.40 = 328,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,991.60x = 649,487.40 × 328,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,991.60x = 213,041,999,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,041,999,203.44/432,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,023.40

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