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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,338.98, 517,884.57 and 222,300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,338.98, 517,884.57 and 222,300.82 is: 306,725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,338.98 : 517,884.57 = 222,300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,338.98/517,884.57 = 222,300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,338.98x = 517,884.57 × 222,300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,338.98x = 115,126,164,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,126,164,576.35/375,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,725.84

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