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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,327.80, 807,200.10 and 222,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,327.80, 807,200.10 and 222,427.80 is: 333,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,327.80 : 807,200.10 = 222,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,327.80/807,200.10 = 222,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,327.80x = 807,200.10 × 222,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,327.80x = 179,543,742,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,543,742,402.78/538,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,521.22

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