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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,046.56, 331,705.84 and 175,799.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,046.56, 331,705.84 and 175,799.84 is: 263,807.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,046.56 : 331,705.84 = 175,799.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,046.56/331,705.84 = 175,799.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,046.56x = 331,705.84 × 175,799.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,046.56x = 58,313,833,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,313,833,599.07/221,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,807.92

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