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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,476.10, 996,859.95 and 327,678.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,476.10, 996,859.95 and 327,678.10 is: 491,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,476.10 : 996,859.95 = 327,678.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,476.10/996,859.95 = 327,678.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,476.10x = 996,859.95 × 327,678.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,476.10x = 326,649,174,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,649,174,382.10/664,476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,589.05

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