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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,039.62, 995,467.73 and 243,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,039.62, 995,467.73 and 243,217.08 is: 364,608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,039.62 : 995,467.73 = 243,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,039.62/995,467.73 = 243,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,039.62x = 995,467.73 × 243,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,039.62x = 242,114,753,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,114,753,308.74/664,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,608.90

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