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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,647.76, 698,921.34 and 327,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,647.76, 698,921.34 and 327,029.68 is: 489,808.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,647.76 : 698,921.34 = 327,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,647.76/698,921.34 = 327,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,647.76x = 698,921.34 × 327,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,647.76x = 228,568,022,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,568,022,165.37/466,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,808.46

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