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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,113.72, 333,170.31 and 72,353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,113.72, 333,170.31 and 72,353.77 is: 108,530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,113.72 : 333,170.31 = 72,353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,113.72/333,170.31 = 72,353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,113.72x = 333,170.31 × 72,353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,113.72x = 24,106,127,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,106,127,418.97/222,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,530.56

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