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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,271.05, 996,564.67 and 214,991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,271.05, 996,564.67 and 214,991.92 is: 322,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,271.05 : 996,564.67 = 214,991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,271.05/996,564.67 = 214,991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,271.05x = 996,564.67 × 214,991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,271.05x = 214,253,351,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,253,351,807.47/664,271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,539.05

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