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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,452.22, 332,017.40 and 88,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,452.22, 332,017.40 and 88,292.54 is: 132,374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,452.22 : 332,017.40 = 88,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,452.22/332,017.40 = 88,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,452.22x = 332,017.40 × 88,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,452.22x = 29,314,657,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,314,657,689.38/221,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,374.64

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