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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,676.80, 727,792.80 and 327,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,676.80, 727,792.80 and 327,601.60 is: 491,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,676.80 : 727,792.80 = 327,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,676.80/727,792.80 = 327,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,676.80x = 727,792.80 × 327,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,676.80x = 238,426,085,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,426,085,748.48/484,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,927.99

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