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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,768.21, 784,234.32 and 223,250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,768.21, 784,234.32 and 223,250.37 is: 334,910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,768.21 : 784,234.32 = 223,250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,768.21/784,234.32 = 223,250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,768.21x = 784,234.32 × 223,250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,768.21x = 175,080,602,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,080,602,106.70/522,768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,910.58

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