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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,248.96, 333,511.68 and 97,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,248.96, 333,511.68 and 97,694.72 is: 146,602.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,248.96 : 333,511.68 = 97,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,248.96/333,511.68 = 97,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,248.96x = 333,511.68 × 97,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,248.96x = 32,582,330,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,582,330,194.33/222,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,602.85

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