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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,844.80, 997,241.60 and 221,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,844.80, 997,241.60 and 221,612.80 is: 332,410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,844.80 : 997,241.60 = 221,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,844.80/997,241.60 = 221,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,844.80x = 997,241.60 × 221,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,844.80x = 221,001,503,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,001,503,252.48/664,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,410.67

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