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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,376.80, 996,662.40 and 215,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,376.80, 996,662.40 and 215,021.20 is: 322,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,376.80 : 996,662.40 = 215,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,376.80/996,662.40 = 215,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,376.80x = 996,662.40 × 215,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,376.80x = 214,303,545,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,303,545,242.88/664,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,563.26

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