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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,713.48, 996,861.08 and 215,330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,713.48, 996,861.08 and 215,330.09 is: 322,927.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,713.48 : 996,861.08 = 215,330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,713.48/996,861.08 = 215,330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,713.48x = 996,861.08 × 215,330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,713.48x = 214,654,180,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,654,180,012.94/664,713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,927.38

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