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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,628.40, 996,942.60 and 221,396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,628.40, 996,942.60 and 221,396.40 is: 332,094.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,628.40 : 996,942.60 = 221,396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,628.40/996,942.60 = 221,396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,628.40x = 996,942.60 × 221,396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,628.40x = 220,719,502,646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,719,502,646.64/664,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,094.60

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