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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,802.68, 998,496.66 and 222,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,802.68, 998,496.66 and 222,467 is: 333,631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,802.68 : 998,496.66 = 222,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,802.68/998,496.66 = 222,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,802.68x = 998,496.66 × 222,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,802.68x = 222,132,556,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,132,556,460.22/665,802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,631.21

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