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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,294.14, 996,599.39 and 215,015.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,294.14, 996,599.39 and 215,015.09 is: 322,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,294.14 : 996,599.39 = 215,015.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,294.14/996,599.39 = 215,015.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,294.14x = 996,599.39 × 215,015.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,294.14x = 214,283,901,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,283,901,476.72/664,294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,573.82

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