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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,492.10, 996,835.95 and 215,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,492.10, 996,835.95 and 215,063.60 is: 322,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,492.10 : 996,835.95 = 215,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,492.10/996,835.95 = 215,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,492.10x = 996,835.95 × 215,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,492.10x = 214,383,128,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,383,128,016.42/664,492.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,627.05

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