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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,189.22, 447,586.57 and 222,385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,189.22, 447,586.57 and 222,385.22 is: 307,032.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,189.22 : 447,586.57 = 222,385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,189.22/447,586.57 = 222,385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,189.22x = 447,586.57 × 222,385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,189.22x = 99,536,637,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,536,637,838.50/324,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,032.53

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