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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,567.46, 996,825.27 and 221,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,567.46, 996,825.27 and 221,335.46 is: 331,994.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,567.46 : 996,825.27 = 221,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,567.46/996,825.27 = 221,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,567.46x = 996,825.27 × 221,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,567.46x = 220,632,779,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,632,779,675.07/664,567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,994.56

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