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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,674.38, 765,582.72 and 222,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,674.38, 765,582.72 and 222,270.59 is: 333,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,674.38 : 765,582.72 = 222,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,674.38/765,582.72 = 222,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,674.38x = 765,582.72 × 222,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,674.38x = 170,166,522,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,166,522,868.21/510,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,219.23

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