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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,275.80, 543,413.70 and 222,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,275.80, 543,413.70 and 222,113.40 is: 333,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,275.80 : 543,413.70 = 222,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,275.80/543,413.70 = 222,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,275.80x = 543,413.70 × 222,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,275.80x = 120,699,464,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,699,464,513.58/362,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,170.10

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