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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,264.99, 333,309.60 and 72,468.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,264.99, 333,309.60 and 72,468.45 is: 108,674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,264.99 : 333,309.60 = 72,468.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,264.99/333,309.60 = 72,468.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,264.99x = 333,309.60 × 72,468.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,264.99x = 24,154,430,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,154,430,082.12/222,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,674.02

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