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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,819.35, 518,651.91 and 222,948.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,819.35, 518,651.91 and 222,948.05 is: 307,680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,819.35 : 518,651.91 = 222,948.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,819.35/518,651.91 = 222,948.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,819.35x = 518,651.91 × 222,948.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,819.35x = 115,632,429,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,632,429,370.02/375,819.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,680.89

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