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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,168.25, 331,752.38 and 73,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,168.25, 331,752.38 and 73,424.25 is: 110,136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,168.25 : 331,752.38 = 73,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,168.25/331,752.38 = 73,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,168.25x = 331,752.38 × 73,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,168.25x = 24,358,669,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358,669,320.09/221,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,136.38

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