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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,720.91, 332,663.99 and 133,038.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,720.91, 332,663.99 and 133,038.06 is: 199,606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,720.91 : 332,663.99 = 133,038.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,720.91/332,663.99 = 133,038.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,720.91x = 332,663.99 × 133,038.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,720.91x = 44,256,971,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256,971,196.27/221,720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,606.66

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