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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,733.54, 495,033.59 and 222,764.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,733.54, 495,033.59 and 222,764.58 is: 307,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,733.54 : 495,033.59 = 222,764.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,733.54/495,033.59 = 222,764.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,733.54x = 495,033.59 × 222,764.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,733.54x = 110,275,950,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,275,950,319.15/358,733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,403.51

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