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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,668.52, 991,150.40 and 211,416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,668.52, 991,150.40 and 211,416.34 is: 317,171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,668.52 : 991,150.40 = 211,416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,668.52/991,150.40 = 211,416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,668.52x = 991,150.40 × 211,416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,668.52x = 209,545,391,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,545,391,378.33/660,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,171.75

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