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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,676.40, 997,014.60 and 221,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,676.40, 997,014.60 and 221,444.40 is: 332,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,676.40 : 997,014.60 = 221,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,676.40/997,014.60 = 221,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,676.40x = 997,014.60 × 221,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,676.40x = 220,783,299,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,783,299,888.24/664,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,166.60

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