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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,310.10, 996,465.15 and 243,531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,310.10, 996,465.15 and 243,531.30 is: 365,296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,310.10 : 996,465.15 = 243,531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,310.10/996,465.15 = 243,531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,310.10x = 996,465.15 × 243,531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,310.10x = 242,670,453,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,670,453,384.20/664,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,296.95

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