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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,482.78, 996,821.99 and 215,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,482.78, 996,821.99 and 215,054.28 is: 322,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,482.78 : 996,821.99 = 215,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,482.78/996,821.99 = 215,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,482.78x = 996,821.99 × 215,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,482.78x = 214,370,835,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,370,835,347.62/664,482.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,613.08

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