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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,890.20, 368,835.30 and 222,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,890.20, 368,835.30 and 222,562.20 is: 333,843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,890.20 : 368,835.30 = 222,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,890.20/368,835.30 = 222,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,890.20x = 368,835.30 × 222,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,890.20x = 82,088,795,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,088,795,805.66/245,890.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,843.30

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