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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,069.60, 333,104.40 and 162,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,069.60, 333,104.40 and 162,583.20 is: 243,874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,069.60 : 333,104.40 = 162,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,069.60/333,104.40 = 162,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,069.60x = 333,104.40 × 162,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,069.60x = 54,157,179,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157,179,286.08/222,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,874.80

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