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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,052.80, 966,079.20 and 329,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,052.80, 966,079.20 and 329,124.80 is: 493,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,052.80 : 966,079.20 = 329,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,052.80/966,079.20 = 329,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,052.80x = 966,079.20 × 329,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,052.80x = 317,960,623,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,960,623,484.16/644,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,687.20

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