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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,597.80, 727,674.30 and 327,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,597.80, 727,674.30 and 327,522.60 is: 491,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,597.80 : 727,674.30 = 327,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,597.80/727,674.30 = 327,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,597.80x = 727,674.30 × 327,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,597.80x = 238,329,778,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,329,778,689.18/484,597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,809.45

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