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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,250.98, 333,595.17 and 162,917.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,250.98, 333,595.17 and 162,917.67 is: 244,536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,250.98 : 333,595.17 = 162,917.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,250.98/333,595.17 = 162,917.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,250.98x = 333,595.17 × 162,917.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,250.98x = 54,348,547,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,348,547,819.65/222,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,536.82

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