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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,965.16, 560,869.98 and 222,220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,965.16, 560,869.98 and 222,220.84 is: 333,285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,965.16 : 560,869.98 = 222,220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,965.16/560,869.98 = 222,220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,965.16x = 560,869.98 × 222,220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,965.16x = 124,636,998,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,636,998,086.38/373,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,285.05

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