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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,483.60, 996,871.20 and 327,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,483.60, 996,871.20 and 327,685.60 is: 491,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,483.60 : 996,871.20 = 327,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,483.60/996,871.20 = 327,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,483.60x = 996,871.20 × 327,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,483.60x = 326,660,337,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,660,337,294.72/664,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,600.30

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