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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,208.37, 501,484.90 and 221,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,208.37, 501,484.90 and 221,966.27 is: 333,063.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,208.37 : 501,484.90 = 221,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,208.37/501,484.90 = 221,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,208.37x = 501,484.90 × 221,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,208.37x = 111,312,732,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,312,732,714.32/334,208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,063.87

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