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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,296.10, 996,602.33 and 215,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,296.10, 996,602.33 and 215,017.04 is: 322,576.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,296.10 : 996,602.33 = 215,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,296.10/996,602.33 = 215,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,296.10x = 996,602.33 × 215,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,296.10x = 214,286,486,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,286,486,082.75/664,296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,576.76

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