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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,342.10, 996,513.15 and 243,563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,342.10, 996,513.15 and 243,563.30 is: 365,344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,342.10 : 996,513.15 = 243,563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,342.10/996,513.15 = 243,563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,342.10x = 996,513.15 × 243,563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,342.10x = 242,714,031,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,714,031,307.40/664,342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,344.95

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