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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,892.20, 997,338.30 and 215,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,892.20, 997,338.30 and 215,612.20 is: 323,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,892.20 : 997,338.30 = 215,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,892.20/997,338.30 = 215,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,892.20x = 997,338.30 × 215,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,892.20x = 215,038,305,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,038,305,007.26/664,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,418.30

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