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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,353.70, 996,530.55 and 221,121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,353.70, 996,530.55 and 221,121.70 is: 331,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,353.70 : 996,530.55 = 221,121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,353.70/996,530.55 = 221,121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,353.70x = 996,530.55 × 221,121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,353.70x = 220,354,529,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,354,529,317.94/664,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,682.55

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