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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,003.60, 1,031,130.60 and 332,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,003.60, 1,031,130.60 and 332,251.60 is: 497,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,003.60 : 1,031,130.60 = 332,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,003.60/1,031,130.60 = 332,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,003.60x = 1,031,130.60 × 332,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,003.60x = 342,594,791,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,594,791,658.96/688,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,954.94

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