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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,290.82, 373,203.64 and 222,472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,290.82, 373,203.64 and 222,472.18 is: 331,723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,290.82 : 373,203.64 = 222,472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,290.82/373,203.64 = 222,472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,290.82x = 373,203.64 × 222,472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,290.82x = 83,027,427,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,027,427,930.92/250,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,723.82

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