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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,808.72, 1,027,431.80 and 329,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,808.72, 1,027,431.80 and 329,858.64 is: 494,893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,808.72 : 1,027,431.80 = 329,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,808.72/1,027,431.80 = 329,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,808.72x = 1,027,431.80 × 329,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,808.72x = 338,907,256,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,907,256,240.75/684,808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,893.31

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