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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,340.80, 864,662.40 and 221,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,340.80, 864,662.40 and 221,366.40 is: 332,107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,340.80 : 864,662.40 = 221,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,340.80/864,662.40 = 221,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,340.80x = 864,662.40 × 221,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,340.80x = 191,407,202,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,407,202,703.36/576,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,107.67

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