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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,851.80, 997,252.10 and 221,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,851.80, 997,252.10 and 221,619.80 is: 332,421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,851.80 : 997,252.10 = 221,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,851.80/997,252.10 = 221,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,851.80x = 997,252.10 × 221,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,851.80x = 221,010,810,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,010,810,951.58/664,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,421.17

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