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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,484.78, 996,824.99 and 215,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,484.78, 996,824.99 and 215,056.28 is: 322,616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,484.78 : 996,824.99 = 215,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,484.78/996,824.99 = 215,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,484.78x = 996,824.99 × 215,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,484.78x = 214,373,474,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,373,474,160.44/664,484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,616.08

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