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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,001.70, 912,002.55 and 328,065.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,001.70, 912,002.55 and 328,065.70 is: 492,098.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,001.70 : 912,002.55 = 328,065.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,001.70/912,002.55 = 328,065.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,001.70x = 912,002.55 × 328,065.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,001.70x = 299,196,754,967.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,196,754,967.54/608,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,098.55

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