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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,445.70, 332,168.55 and 212,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,445.70, 332,168.55 and 212,697.70 is: 319,046.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,445.70 : 332,168.55 = 212,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,445.70/332,168.55 = 212,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,445.70x = 332,168.55 × 212,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,445.70x = 70,651,486,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,651,486,597.34/221,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,046.55

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