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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,675.01, 996,913.97 and 215,435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,675.01, 996,913.97 and 215,435.51 is: 323,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,675.01 : 996,913.97 = 215,435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,675.01/996,913.97 = 215,435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,675.01x = 996,913.97 × 215,435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,675.01x = 214,770,668,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,770,668,475.90/664,675.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,121.32

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