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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,245.60, 996,368.40 and 243,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,245.60, 996,368.40 and 243,466.80 is: 365,200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,245.60 : 996,368.40 = 243,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,245.60/996,368.40 = 243,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,245.60x = 996,368.40 × 243,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,245.60x = 242,582,625,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,582,625,969.12/664,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,200.20

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