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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,079.20, 333,118.80 and 55,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,079.20, 333,118.80 and 55,867.20 is: 83,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,079.20 : 333,118.80 = 55,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,079.20/333,118.80 = 55,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,079.20x = 333,118.80 × 55,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,079.20x = 18,610,414,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610,414,623.36/222,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,800.80

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