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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,345.70, 996,664.35 and 214,990.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,345.70, 996,664.35 and 214,990.10 is: 322,532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,345.70 : 996,664.35 = 214,990.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,345.70/996,664.35 = 214,990.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,345.70x = 996,664.35 × 214,990.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,345.70x = 214,272,968,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,272,968,272.94/664,345.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,532.33

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