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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,635.90, 996,953.85 and 221,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,635.90, 996,953.85 and 221,403.90 is: 332,105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,635.90 : 996,953.85 = 221,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,635.90/996,953.85 = 221,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,635.90x = 996,953.85 × 221,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,635.90x = 220,729,470,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,729,470,510.02/664,635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,105.85

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