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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,425.80, 332,138.70 and 206,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,425.80, 332,138.70 and 206,554.20 is: 309,831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,425.80 : 332,138.70 = 206,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,425.80/332,138.70 = 206,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,425.80x = 332,138.70 × 206,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,425.80x = 68,604,643,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,604,643,467.54/221,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,831.30

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