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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,235.60, 996,223.80 and 214,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,235.60, 996,223.80 and 214,847.60 is: 322,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,235.60 : 996,223.80 = 214,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,235.60/996,223.80 = 214,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,235.60x = 996,223.80 × 214,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,235.60x = 214,036,292,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,036,292,492.88/664,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,229.48

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