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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,708.61, 518,499.09 and 222,837.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,708.61, 518,499.09 and 222,837.31 is: 307,528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,708.61 : 518,499.09 = 222,837.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,708.61/518,499.09 = 222,837.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,708.61x = 518,499.09 × 222,837.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,708.61x = 115,540,942,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,540,942,453.05/375,708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,528.07

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