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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,669.52, 991,151.90 and 211,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,669.52, 991,151.90 and 211,417.34 is: 317,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,669.52 : 991,151.90 = 211,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,669.52/991,151.90 = 211,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,669.52x = 991,151.90 × 211,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,669.52x = 209,546,697,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,546,697,176.86/660,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,173.25

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