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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,666.80, 332,032.20 and 146,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,666.80, 332,032.20 and 146,822.80 is: 219,924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,666.80 : 332,032.20 = 146,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,666.80/332,032.20 = 146,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,666.80x = 332,032.20 × 146,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,666.80x = 48,749,897,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749,897,294.16/221,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,924.22

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