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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,687.68, 1,006,131.54 and 221,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,687.68, 1,006,131.54 and 221,456 is: 332,217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,687.68 : 1,006,131.54 = 221,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,687.68/1,006,131.54 = 221,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,687.68x = 1,006,131.54 × 221,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,687.68x = 222,813,866,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,813,866,322.24/670,687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,217.03

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