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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,284.31, 333,437.19 and 72,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,284.31, 333,437.19 and 72,524.44 is: 108,790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,284.31 : 333,437.19 = 72,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,284.31/333,437.19 = 72,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,284.31x = 333,437.19 × 72,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,284.31x = 24,182,345,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,182,345,479.92/222,284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,790.16

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