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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,545.76, 469,126.66 and 222,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,545.76, 469,126.66 and 222,688.28 is: 334,251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,545.76 : 469,126.66 = 222,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,545.76/469,126.66 = 222,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,545.76x = 469,126.66 × 222,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,545.76x = 104,469,009,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,469,009,017.55/312,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,251.88

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