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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,261.42, 333,055.36 and 147,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,261.42, 333,055.36 and 147,112.34 is: 220,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,261.42 : 333,055.36 = 147,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,261.42/333,055.36 = 147,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,261.42x = 333,055.36 × 147,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,261.42x = 48,996,553,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,996,553,359.14/222,261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,445.61

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