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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,031.20, 997,546.80 and 332,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,031.20, 997,546.80 and 332,487.20 is: 498,730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,031.20 : 997,546.80 = 332,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,031.20/997,546.80 = 332,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,031.20x = 997,546.80 × 332,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,031.20x = 331,671,542,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,671,542,400.96/665,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,730.80

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