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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,794.30, 996,511.05 and 327,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,794.30, 996,511.05 and 327,315.90 is: 490,638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,794.30 : 996,511.05 = 327,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,794.30/996,511.05 = 327,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,794.30x = 996,511.05 × 327,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,794.30x = 326,173,911,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,173,911,190.70/664,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,638.85

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