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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,495.67, 1,296,805.79 and 332,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,495.67, 1,296,805.79 and 332,016.70 is: 498,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,495.67 : 1,296,805.79 = 332,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,495.67/1,296,805.79 = 332,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,495.67x = 1,296,805.79 × 332,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,495.67x = 430,561,180,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,561,180,330.65/864,495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,048.97

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