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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,222.29, 393,035.76 and 230,571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,222.29, 393,035.76 and 230,571.09 is: 345,594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,222.29 : 393,035.76 = 230,571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,222.29/393,035.76 = 230,571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,222.29x = 393,035.76 × 230,571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,222.29x = 90,622,683,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,622,683,592.18/262,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,594.89

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