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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,469.70, 996,850.35 and 215,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,469.70, 996,850.35 and 215,114.10 is: 322,718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,469.70 : 996,850.35 = 215,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,469.70/996,850.35 = 215,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,469.70x = 996,850.35 × 215,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,469.70x = 214,436,565,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,436,565,874.94/664,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,718.35

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