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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,277.10, 996,415.65 and 243,498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,277.10, 996,415.65 and 243,498.30 is: 365,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,277.10 : 996,415.65 = 243,498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,277.10/996,415.65 = 243,498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,277.10x = 996,415.65 × 243,498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,277.10x = 242,625,516,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,625,516,868.40/664,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,247.45

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