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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,498.60, 996,893.70 and 327,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,498.60, 996,893.70 and 327,700.60 is: 491,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,498.60 : 996,893.70 = 327,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,498.60/996,893.70 = 327,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,498.60x = 996,893.70 × 327,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,498.60x = 326,682,663,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,682,663,626.22/664,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,622.80

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