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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,042.28, 333,172.70 and 103,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,042.28, 333,172.70 and 103,696.44 is: 155,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,042.28 : 333,172.70 = 103,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,042.28/333,172.70 = 103,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,042.28x = 333,172.70 × 103,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,042.28x = 34,548,822,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,548,822,895.19/222,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,595.70

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