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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,477.10, 996,861.45 and 327,679.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,477.10, 996,861.45 and 327,679.10 is: 491,590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,477.10 : 996,861.45 = 327,679.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,477.10/996,861.45 = 327,679.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,477.10x = 996,861.45 × 327,679.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,477.10x = 326,650,662,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,650,662,760.70/664,477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,590.55

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