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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,014.80, 995,417.40 and 243,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,014.80, 995,417.40 and 243,189.20 is: 364,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,014.80 : 995,417.40 = 243,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,014.80/995,417.40 = 243,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,014.80x = 995,417.40 × 243,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,014.80x = 242,074,761,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,074,761,172.08/664,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,562.30

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