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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,032.40, 333,048.60 and 198,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,032.40, 333,048.60 and 198,704.40 is: 298,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,032.40 : 333,048.60 = 198,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,032.40/333,048.60 = 198,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,032.40x = 333,048.60 × 198,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,032.40x = 66,178,222,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,178,222,233.84/222,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,056.60

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