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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,464.80, 542,660.40 and 222,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,464.80, 542,660.40 and 222,496.80 is: 333,108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,464.80 : 542,660.40 = 222,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,464.80/542,660.40 = 222,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,464.80x = 542,660.40 × 222,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,464.80x = 120,740,202,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,740,202,486.72/362,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,108.77

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