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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,310.93, 473,941.49 and 222,619.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,310.93, 473,941.49 and 222,619.85 is: 333,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,310.93 : 473,941.49 = 222,619.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,310.93/473,941.49 = 222,619.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,310.93x = 473,941.49 × 222,619.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,310.93x = 105,508,779,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,508,779,929.77/316,310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,560.34

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