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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,396.60, 996,465.30 and 215,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,396.60, 996,465.30 and 215,008.60 is: 322,470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,396.60 : 996,465.30 = 215,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,396.60/996,465.30 = 215,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,396.60x = 996,465.30 × 215,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,396.60x = 214,248,609,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,248,609,101.58/664,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,470.96

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