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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,966.16, 560,871.48 and 222,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,966.16, 560,871.48 and 222,221.84 is: 333,286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,966.16 : 560,871.48 = 222,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,966.16/560,871.48 = 222,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,966.16x = 560,871.48 × 222,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,966.16x = 124,637,892,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,637,892,289.12/373,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,286.55

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