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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,235.20, 532,852.80 and 222,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,235.20, 532,852.80 and 222,524.80 is: 333,787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,235.20 : 532,852.80 = 222,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,235.20/532,852.80 = 222,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,235.20x = 532,852.80 × 222,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,235.20x = 118,572,962,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,572,962,749.44/355,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,787.20

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