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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,850.22, 474,557.25 and 222,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,850.22, 474,557.25 and 222,503.04 is: 333,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,850.22 : 474,557.25 = 222,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,850.22/474,557.25 = 222,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,850.22x = 474,557.25 × 222,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,850.22x = 105,590,430,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,590,430,779.04/316,850.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,250.30

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