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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,229.95, 783,425.93 and 222,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,229.95, 783,425.93 and 222,711.39 is: 334,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,229.95 : 783,425.93 = 222,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,229.95/783,425.93 = 222,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,229.95x = 783,425.93 × 222,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,229.95x = 174,477,876,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,477,876,718.79/522,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,101.63

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