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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,972.60, 533,958.90 and 223,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,972.60, 533,958.90 and 223,262.20 is: 334,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,972.60 : 533,958.90 = 223,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,972.60/533,958.90 = 223,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,972.60x = 533,958.90 × 223,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,972.60x = 119,212,838,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,212,838,723.58/355,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,893.30

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