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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,439.84, 996,818.32 and 215,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,439.84, 996,818.32 and 215,161.20 is: 322,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,439.84 : 996,818.32 = 215,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,439.84/996,818.32 = 215,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,439.84x = 996,818.32 × 215,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,439.84x = 214,476,625,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,476,625,913.18/664,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,793.15

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