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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,148.54, 517,770.43 and 222,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,148.54, 517,770.43 and 222,272.82 is: 306,775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,148.54 : 517,770.43 = 222,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,148.54/517,770.43 = 222,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,148.54x = 517,770.43 × 222,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,148.54x = 115,086,293,033.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,086,293,033.03/375,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,775.26

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