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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,475.70, 996,859.35 and 215,120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,475.70, 996,859.35 and 215,120.10 is: 322,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,475.70 : 996,859.35 = 215,120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,475.70/996,859.35 = 215,120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,475.70x = 996,859.35 × 215,120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,475.70x = 214,444,483,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,444,483,057.94/664,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,727.35

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