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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,217.58, 465,156.68 and 222,455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,217.58, 465,156.68 and 222,455.46 is: 306,854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,217.58 : 465,156.68 = 222,455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,217.58/465,156.68 = 222,455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,217.58x = 465,156.68 × 222,455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,217.58x = 103,476,643,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,476,643,853.53/337,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,854.24

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