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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,312.40, 996,468.60 and 243,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,312.40, 996,468.60 and 243,533.60 is: 365,300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,312.40 : 996,468.60 = 243,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,312.40/996,468.60 = 243,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,312.40x = 996,468.60 × 243,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,312.40x = 242,673,585,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,673,585,444.96/664,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,300.40

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