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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,177.80, 996,266.70 and 220,945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,177.80, 996,266.70 and 220,945.80 is: 331,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,177.80 : 996,266.70 = 220,945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,177.80/996,266.70 = 220,945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,177.80x = 996,266.70 × 220,945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,177.80x = 220,120,943,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,120,943,044.86/664,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,418.70

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