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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,129.80, 963,482.70 and 221,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,129.80, 963,482.70 and 221,707.40 is: 332,660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,129.80 : 963,482.70 = 221,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,129.80/963,482.70 = 221,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,129.80x = 963,482.70 × 221,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,129.80x = 213,611,244,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,611,244,361.98/642,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,660.54

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