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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,178.80, 996,268.20 and 220,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,178.80, 996,268.20 and 220,946.80 is: 331,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,178.80 : 996,268.20 = 220,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,178.80/996,268.20 = 220,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,178.80x = 996,268.20 × 220,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,178.80x = 220,122,270,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,122,270,731.76/664,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,420.20

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