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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,480.78, 996,818.99 and 215,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,480.78, 996,818.99 and 215,052.28 is: 322,610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,480.78 : 996,818.99 = 215,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,480.78/996,818.99 = 215,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,480.78x = 996,818.99 × 215,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,480.78x = 214,368,196,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,368,196,546.80/664,480.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,610.08

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