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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,112.33, 333,168.23 and 72,352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,112.33, 333,168.23 and 72,352.38 is: 108,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,112.33 : 333,168.23 = 72,352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,112.33/333,168.23 = 72,352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,112.33x = 333,168.23 × 72,352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,112.33x = 24,105,514,380.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,105,514,380.89/222,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,528.48

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