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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,324.20, 996,632.10 and 214,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,324.20, 996,632.10 and 214,968.60 is: 322,500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,324.20 : 996,632.10 = 214,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,324.20/996,632.10 = 214,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,324.20x = 996,632.10 × 214,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,324.20x = 214,244,607,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,244,607,252.06/664,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,500.08

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