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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,197.69, 501,468.86 and 221,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,197.69, 501,468.86 and 221,955.58 is: 333,047.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,197.69 : 501,468.86 = 221,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,197.69/501,468.86 = 221,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,197.69x = 501,468.86 × 221,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,197.69x = 111,303,811,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,303,811,673.24/334,197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,047.82

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