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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,299.64, 996,607.65 and 215,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,299.64, 996,607.65 and 215,020.60 is: 322,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,299.64 : 996,607.65 = 215,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,299.64/996,607.65 = 215,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,299.64x = 996,607.65 × 215,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,299.64x = 214,291,174,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,291,174,867.59/664,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,582.10

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