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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,127.66, 333,191.13 and 72,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,127.66, 333,191.13 and 72,367.66 is: 108,551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,127.66 : 333,191.13 = 72,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,127.66/333,191.13 = 72,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,127.66x = 333,191.13 × 72,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,127.66x = 24,112,262,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112,262,410.86/222,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,551.37

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