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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,358.20, 996,537.30 and 221,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,358.20, 996,537.30 and 221,126.20 is: 331,689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,358.20 : 996,537.30 = 221,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,358.20/996,537.30 = 221,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,358.20x = 996,537.30 × 221,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,358.20x = 220,360,506,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,360,506,307.26/664,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,689.30

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