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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,819.80, 520,229.70 and 222,403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,819.80, 520,229.70 and 222,403.80 is: 333,605.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,819.80 : 520,229.70 = 222,403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,819.80/520,229.70 = 222,403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,819.80x = 520,229.70 × 222,403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,819.80x = 115,701,062,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,701,062,152.86/346,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,605.70

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