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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,969.80, 711,461.10 and 222,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,969.80, 711,461.10 and 222,465.80 is: 333,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,969.80 : 711,461.10 = 222,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,969.80/711,461.10 = 222,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,969.80x = 711,461.10 × 222,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,969.80x = 158,275,762,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,275,762,780.38/474,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,233.32

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