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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,023.30, 573,034.95 and 222,372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,023.30, 573,034.95 and 222,372.30 is: 333,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,023.30 : 573,034.95 = 222,372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,023.30/573,034.95 = 222,372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,023.30x = 573,034.95 × 222,372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,023.30x = 127,427,099,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,427,099,811.89/382,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,558.45

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