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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,677.91, 518,358.87 and 222,648.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,677.91, 518,358.87 and 222,648.75 is: 307,209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,677.91 : 518,358.87 = 222,648.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,677.91/518,358.87 = 222,648.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,677.91x = 518,358.87 × 222,648.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,677.91x = 115,411,954,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,411,954,456.91/375,677.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,209.85

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