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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,672.14, 495,205.79 and 222,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,672.14, 495,205.79 and 222,908.67 is: 307,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,672.14 : 495,205.79 = 222,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,672.14/495,205.79 = 222,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,672.14x = 495,205.79 × 222,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,672.14x = 110,385,662,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,385,662,910.66/358,672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,762.02

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