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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,132.14, 996,676.92 and 264,541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,132.14, 996,676.92 and 264,541.74 is: 397,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,132.14 : 996,676.92 = 264,541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,132.14/996,676.92 = 264,541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,132.14x = 996,676.92 × 264,541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,132.14x = 263,662,646,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,662,646,634.64/664,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,003.29

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