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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,482.53, 996,821.62 and 215,054.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,482.53, 996,821.62 and 215,054.03 is: 322,612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,482.53 : 996,821.62 = 215,054.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,482.53/996,821.62 = 215,054.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,482.53x = 996,821.62 × 215,054.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,482.53x = 214,370,508,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,370,508,526.55/664,482.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,612.71

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