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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,045.28, 895,230.96 and 222,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,045.28, 895,230.96 and 222,916 is: 334,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,045.28 : 895,230.96 = 222,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,045.28/895,230.96 = 222,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,045.28x = 895,230.96 × 222,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,045.28x = 199,561,304,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,561,304,679.36/597,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,248.19

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