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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,457,344.40, 978,686,016.60 and 221,635,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,457,344.40, 978,686,016.60 and 221,635,840.40 is: 332,453,760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,457,344.40 : 978,686,016.60 = 221,635,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,457,344.40/978,686,016.60 = 221,635,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,457,344.40x = 978,686,016.60 × 221,635,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,457,344.40x = 216,911,897,776,869,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,911,897,776,869,376/652,457,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,453,760.60

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