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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,281.80, 996,519.90 and 214,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,281.80, 996,519.90 and 214,926.20 is: 322,420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,281.80 : 996,519.90 = 214,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,281.80/996,519.90 = 214,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,281.80x = 996,519.90 × 214,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,281.80x = 214,178,235,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,178,235,331.38/664,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,420.75

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