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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,292.80, 963,212.40 and 221,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,292.80, 963,212.40 and 221,470.80 is: 332,128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,292.80 : 963,212.40 = 221,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,292.80/963,212.40 = 221,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,292.80x = 963,212.40 × 221,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,292.80x = 213,323,420,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,323,420,797.92/642,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,128.00

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