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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,176.46, 376,418.90 and 222,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,176.46, 376,418.90 and 222,283.82 is: 331,798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,176.46 : 376,418.90 = 222,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,176.46/376,418.90 = 222,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,176.46x = 376,418.90 × 222,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,176.46x = 83,671,831,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,671,831,012.20/252,176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,798.74

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