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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,982.60, 997,619.70 and 328,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,982.60, 997,619.70 and 328,184.60 is: 492,348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,982.60 : 997,619.70 = 328,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,982.60/997,619.70 = 328,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,982.60x = 997,619.70 × 328,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,982.60x = 327,403,422,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,403,422,196.62/664,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,348.86

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