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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,484.10, 996,823.95 and 215,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,484.10, 996,823.95 and 215,055.60 is: 322,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,484.10 : 996,823.95 = 215,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,484.10/996,823.95 = 215,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,484.10x = 996,823.95 × 215,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,484.10x = 214,372,572,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,372,572,661.62/664,484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,615.05

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