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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,148.90, 543,007.35 and 222,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,148.90, 543,007.35 and 222,008.10 is: 332,879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,148.90 : 543,007.35 = 222,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,148.90/543,007.35 = 222,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,148.90x = 543,007.35 × 222,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,148.90x = 120,552,030,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,552,030,059.54/362,148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,879.74

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