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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,295.30, 996,601.16 and 215,016.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,295.30, 996,601.16 and 215,016.26 is: 322,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,295.30 : 996,601.16 = 215,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,295.30/996,601.16 = 215,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,295.30x = 996,601.16 × 215,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,295.30x = 214,285,454,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,285,454,134.86/664,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,575.60

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