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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,713.60, 996,861.26 and 215,330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,713.60, 996,861.26 and 215,330.21 is: 322,927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,713.60 : 996,861.26 = 215,330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,713.60/996,861.26 = 215,330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,713.60x = 996,861.26 × 215,330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,713.60x = 214,654,344,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,654,344,456.67/664,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,927.57

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