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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,710.60, 996,856.76 and 215,327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,710.60, 996,856.76 and 215,327.21 is: 322,923.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,710.60 : 996,856.76 = 215,327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,710.60/996,856.76 = 215,327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,710.60x = 996,856.76 × 215,327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,710.60x = 214,650,379,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,650,379,916.16/664,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,923.06

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