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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,663.16, 668,144.10 and 220,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,663.16, 668,144.10 and 220,869.08 is: 331,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,663.16 : 668,144.10 = 220,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,663.16/668,144.10 = 220,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,663.16x = 668,144.10 × 220,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,663.16x = 147,572,372,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,572,372,674.43/445,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,129.84

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