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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,023.40, 363,035.10 and 222,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,023.40, 363,035.10 and 222,669.80 is: 334,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,023.40 : 363,035.10 = 222,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,023.40/363,035.10 = 222,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,023.40x = 363,035.10 × 222,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,023.40x = 80,836,953,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,836,953,109.98/242,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,004.70

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