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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,297.28, 333,475.20 and 72,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,297.28, 333,475.20 and 72,484.96 is: 108,736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,297.28 : 333,475.20 = 72,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,297.28/333,475.20 = 72,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,297.28x = 333,475.20 × 72,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,297.28x = 24,171,936,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,171,936,532.99/222,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,736.99

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