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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,105.80, 996,158.70 and 220,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,105.80, 996,158.70 and 220,873.80 is: 331,310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,105.80 : 996,158.70 = 220,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,105.80/996,158.70 = 220,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,105.80x = 996,158.70 × 220,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,105.80x = 220,025,357,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,025,357,472.06/664,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,310.70

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