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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,281.80, 543,422.70 and 222,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,281.80, 543,422.70 and 222,119.40 is: 333,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,281.80 : 543,422.70 = 222,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,281.80/543,422.70 = 222,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,281.80x = 543,422.70 × 222,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,281.80x = 120,704,724,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,704,724,070.38/362,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,179.10

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