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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,279.46, 306,773.13 and 165,592.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,279.46, 306,773.13 and 165,592.42 is: 228,538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,279.46 : 306,773.13 = 165,592.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,279.46/306,773.13 = 165,592.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,279.46x = 306,773.13 × 165,592.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,279.46x = 50,799,304,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,799,304,987.67/222,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,538.01

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