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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,372.08, 996,715.86 and 215,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,372.08, 996,715.86 and 215,093.02 is: 322,690.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,372.08 : 996,715.86 = 215,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,372.08/996,715.86 = 215,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,372.08x = 996,715.86 × 215,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,372.08x = 214,386,624,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,386,624,409.30/664,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,690.60

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