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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,114.81, 333,171.96 and 72,354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,114.81, 333,171.96 and 72,354.87 is: 108,532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,114.81 : 333,171.96 = 72,354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,114.81/333,171.96 = 72,354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,114.81x = 333,171.96 × 72,354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,114.81x = 24,106,613,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,106,613,785.61/222,114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,532.22

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