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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,607.80, 996,911.70 and 327,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,607.80, 996,911.70 and 327,809.80 is: 491,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,607.80 : 996,911.70 = 327,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,607.80/996,911.70 = 327,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,607.80x = 996,911.70 × 327,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,607.80x = 326,797,424,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,797,424,994.66/664,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,714.70

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