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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,706.63, 996,846.70 and 215,319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,706.63, 996,846.70 and 215,319.15 is: 322,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,706.63 : 996,846.70 = 215,319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,706.63/996,846.70 = 215,319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,706.63x = 996,846.70 × 215,319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,706.63x = 214,640,184,124.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,640,184,124.31/664,706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,909.65

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