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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,938.85, 512,322.35 and 222,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,938.85, 512,322.35 and 222,010.62 is: 331,665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,938.85 : 512,322.35 = 222,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,938.85/512,322.35 = 222,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,938.85x = 512,322.35 × 222,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,938.85x = 113,741,002,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,741,002,563.36/342,938.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,665.55

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