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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,116.69, 333,174.77 and 72,356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,116.69, 333,174.77 and 72,356.73 is: 108,535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,116.69 : 333,174.77 = 72,356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,116.69/333,174.77 = 72,356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,116.69x = 333,174.77 × 72,356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,116.69x = 24,107,438,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,107,438,034.66/222,116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,535.02

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