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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,483.55, 332,225.33 and 220,171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,483.55, 332,225.33 and 220,171.35 is: 330,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,483.55 : 332,225.33 = 220,171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,483.55/332,225.33 = 220,171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,483.55x = 332,225.33 × 220,171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,483.55x = 73,146,498,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,146,498,309.44/221,483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,257.03

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