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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,404.14, 996,764.95 and 215,125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,404.14, 996,764.95 and 215,125.49 is: 322,739.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,404.14 : 996,764.95 = 215,125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,404.14/996,764.95 = 215,125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,404.14x = 996,764.95 × 215,125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,404.14x = 214,429,551,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,429,551,044.40/664,404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,739.64

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