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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,244.65, 333,351.47 and 72,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,244.65, 333,351.47 and 72,481.52 is: 108,717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,244.65 : 333,351.47 = 72,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,244.65/333,351.47 = 72,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,244.65x = 333,351.47 × 72,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,244.65x = 24,161,819,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161,819,210.67/222,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,717.21

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