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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,562.46, 996,817.77 and 221,330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,562.46, 996,817.77 and 221,330.46 is: 331,987.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,562.46 : 996,817.77 = 221,330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,562.46/996,817.77 = 221,330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,562.46x = 996,817.77 × 221,330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,562.46x = 220,626,135,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,626,135,570.27/664,562.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,987.06

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