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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,006.40, 807,009.60 and 222,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,006.40, 807,009.60 and 222,358.40 is: 333,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,006.40 : 807,009.60 = 222,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,006.40/807,009.60 = 222,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,006.40x = 807,009.60 × 222,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,006.40x = 179,445,363,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,445,363,440.64/538,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,537.60

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