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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,370.36, 483,438.78 and 222,999.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,370.36, 483,438.78 and 222,999.48 is: 307,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,370.36 : 483,438.78 = 222,999.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,370.36/483,438.78 = 222,999.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,370.36x = 483,438.78 × 222,999.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,370.36x = 107,806,596,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,806,596,551.83/350,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,693.26

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