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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,246.88, 807,465.36 and 222,526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,246.88, 807,465.36 and 222,526.88 is: 333,829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,246.88 : 807,465.36 = 222,526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,246.88/807,465.36 = 222,526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,246.88x = 807,465.36 × 222,526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,246.88x = 179,682,747,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,682,747,268.88/538,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,829.61

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