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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,222.92, 465,584.58 and 216,416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,222.92, 465,584.58 and 216,416.28 is: 298,793.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,222.92 : 465,584.58 = 216,416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,222.92/465,584.58 = 216,416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,222.92x = 465,584.58 × 216,416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,222.92x = 100,760,082,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,760,082,828.96/337,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,793.70

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