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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,078.25, 996,308.73 and 327,220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,078.25, 996,308.73 and 327,220.17 is: 490,924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,078.25 : 996,308.73 = 327,220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,078.25/996,308.73 = 327,220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,078.25x = 996,308.73 × 327,220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,078.25x = 326,012,312,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,012,312,003.08/664,078.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,924.55

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