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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,687.98, 1,249,095.15 and 327,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,687.98, 1,249,095.15 and 327,004.98 is: 490,532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,687.98 : 1,249,095.15 = 327,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,687.98/1,249,095.15 = 327,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,687.98x = 1,249,095.15 × 327,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,687.98x = 408,460,334,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,460,334,543.85/832,687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,532.28

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