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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,033.70, 333,053.73 and 72,274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,033.70, 333,053.73 and 72,274.78 is: 108,413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,033.70 : 333,053.73 = 72,274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,033.70/333,053.73 = 72,274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,033.70x = 333,053.73 × 72,274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,033.70x = 24,071,385,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,071,385,063.93/222,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,413.21

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