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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,845.73, 332,749.89 and 95,480.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,845.73, 332,749.89 and 95,480.87 is: 143,213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,845.73 : 332,749.89 = 95,480.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,845.73/332,749.89 = 95,480.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,845.73x = 332,749.89 × 95,480.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,845.73x = 31,771,247,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,771,247,325.85/221,845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,213.25

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