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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,251.07, 333,342.79 and 72,491.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,251.07, 333,342.79 and 72,491.15 is: 108,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,251.07 : 333,342.79 = 72,491.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,251.07/333,342.79 = 72,491.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,251.07x = 333,342.79 × 72,491.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,251.07x = 24,164,400,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,164,400,162.14/222,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,725.69

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