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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,312.92, 333,522.43 and 72,553.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,312.92, 333,522.43 and 72,553.49 is: 108,847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,312.92 : 333,522.43 = 72,553.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,312.92/333,522.43 = 72,553.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,312.92x = 333,522.43 × 72,553.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,312.92x = 24,198,215,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198,215,691.49/222,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,847.55

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