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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,999.20, 500,998.80 and 222,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,999.20, 500,998.80 and 222,024.80 is: 333,037.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,999.20 : 500,998.80 = 222,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,999.20/500,998.80 = 222,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,999.20x = 500,998.80 × 222,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,999.20x = 111,234,158,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,234,158,370.24/333,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,037.20

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