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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,577.46, 996,840.26 and 221,345.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,577.46, 996,840.26 and 221,345.46 is: 332,009.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,577.46 : 996,840.26 = 221,345.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,577.46/996,840.26 = 221,345.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,577.46x = 996,840.26 × 221,345.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,577.46x = 220,646,065,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,646,065,896.22/664,577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,009.55

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