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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,047.40, 493,571.10 and 222,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,047.40, 493,571.10 and 222,759.20 is: 334,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,047.40 : 493,571.10 = 222,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,047.40/493,571.10 = 222,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,047.40x = 493,571.10 × 222,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,047.40x = 109,947,503,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,947,503,379.12/329,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,138.80

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