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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,059.80, 333,089.70 and 74,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,059.80, 333,089.70 and 74,315.80 is: 111,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,059.80 : 333,089.70 = 74,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,059.80/333,089.70 = 74,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,059.80x = 333,089.70 × 74,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,059.80x = 24,753,827,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,753,827,527.26/222,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,473.70

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