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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,257.20, 996,385.80 and 221,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,257.20, 996,385.80 and 221,025.20 is: 331,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,257.20 : 996,385.80 = 221,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,257.20/996,385.80 = 221,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,257.20x = 996,385.80 × 221,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,257.20x = 220,226,370,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,226,370,722.16/664,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,537.80

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