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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,001.70, 501,002.55 and 222,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,001.70, 501,002.55 and 222,027.30 is: 333,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,001.70 : 501,002.55 = 222,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,001.70/501,002.55 = 222,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,001.70x = 501,002.55 × 222,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,001.70x = 111,236,243,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,236,243,469.62/334,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,040.95

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