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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,528.20, 996,792.30 and 215,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,528.20, 996,792.30 and 215,248.20 is: 322,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,528.20 : 996,792.30 = 215,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,528.20/996,792.30 = 215,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,528.20x = 996,792.30 × 215,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,528.20x = 214,557,748,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,557,748,348.86/664,528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,872.30

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