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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,244.80, 963,140.40 and 221,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,244.80, 963,140.40 and 221,422.80 is: 332,056.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,244.80 : 963,140.40 = 221,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,244.80/963,140.40 = 221,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,244.80x = 963,140.40 × 221,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,244.80x = 213,261,244,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,261,244,161.12/642,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,056.01

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