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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,253.08, 333,345.81 and 72,493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,253.08, 333,345.81 and 72,493.17 is: 108,728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,253.08 : 333,345.81 = 72,493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,253.08/333,345.81 = 72,493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,253.08x = 333,345.81 × 72,493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,253.08x = 24,165,294,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165,294,473.12/222,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,728.73

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