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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,284.66, 332,074.62 and 114,766.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,284.66, 332,074.62 and 114,766.83 is: 172,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,284.66 : 332,074.62 = 114,766.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,284.66/332,074.62 = 114,766.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,284.66x = 332,074.62 × 114,766.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,284.66x = 38,111,151,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,111,151,460.85/221,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,226.81

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