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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,007.80, 333,011.70 and 74,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,007.80, 333,011.70 and 74,263.80 is: 111,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,007.80 : 333,011.70 = 74,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,007.80/333,011.70 = 74,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,007.80x = 333,011.70 × 74,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,007.80x = 24,730,714,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,730,714,286.46/222,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,395.70

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