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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,611.60, 1,023,042.60 and 326,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,611.60, 1,023,042.60 and 326,859.60 is: 489,870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,611.60 : 1,023,042.60 = 326,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,611.60/1,023,042.60 = 326,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,611.60x = 1,023,042.60 × 326,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,611.60x = 334,391,295,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,391,295,018.96/682,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,870.51

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