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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,710.38, 996,856.44 and 215,326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,710.38, 996,856.44 and 215,326.99 is: 322,922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,710.38 : 996,856.44 = 215,326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,710.38/996,856.44 = 215,326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,710.38x = 996,856.44 × 215,326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,710.38x = 214,650,096,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,650,096,158.68/664,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,922.74

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