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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,165.48, 376,402.44 and 222,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,165.48, 376,402.44 and 222,272.82 is: 331,782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,165.48 : 376,402.44 = 222,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,165.48/376,402.44 = 222,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,165.48x = 376,402.44 × 222,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,165.48x = 83,664,031,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,664,031,793.68/252,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,782.26

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