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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,116.91, 333,175.09 and 72,356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,116.91, 333,175.09 and 72,356.95 is: 108,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,116.91 : 333,175.09 = 72,356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,116.91/333,175.09 = 72,356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,116.91x = 333,175.09 × 72,356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,116.91x = 24,107,533,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,107,533,328.38/222,116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,535.34

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