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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,808.40, 997,220.70 and 215,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,808.40, 997,220.70 and 215,525.70 is: 323,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,808.40 : 997,220.70 = 215,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,808.40/997,220.70 = 215,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,808.40x = 997,220.70 × 215,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,808.40x = 214,926,689,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,926,689,421.99/664,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,291.18

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