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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,513.78, 996,868.49 and 215,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,513.78, 996,868.49 and 215,085.28 is: 322,659.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,513.78 : 996,868.49 = 215,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,513.78/996,868.49 = 215,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,513.78x = 996,868.49 × 215,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,513.78x = 214,411,738,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,411,738,294.83/664,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,659.58

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