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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,392.40, 996,746.99 and 215,113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,392.40, 996,746.99 and 215,113.41 is: 322,721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,392.40 : 996,746.99 = 215,113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,392.40/996,746.99 = 215,113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,392.40x = 996,746.99 × 215,113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,392.40x = 214,413,643,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,413,643,926.14/664,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,721.40

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