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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,152.51, 333,194.53 and 72,392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,152.51, 333,194.53 and 72,392.42 is: 108,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,152.51 : 333,194.53 = 72,392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,152.51/333,194.53 = 72,392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,152.51x = 333,194.53 × 72,392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,152.51x = 24,120,758,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120,758,357.46/222,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,577.47

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