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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,311.60, 807,402.60 and 222,735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,311.60, 807,402.60 and 222,735.60 is: 334,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,311.60 : 807,402.60 = 222,735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,311.60/807,402.60 = 222,735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,311.60x = 807,402.60 × 222,735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,311.60x = 179,837,302,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,837,302,552.56/538,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,076.59

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