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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,427.20, 333,640.80 and 211,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,427.20, 333,640.80 and 211,540.80 is: 317,311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,427.20 : 333,640.80 = 211,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,427.20/333,640.80 = 211,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,427.20x = 333,640.80 × 211,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,427.20x = 70,578,641,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,578,641,744.64/222,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,311.20

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