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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,347.26, 333,507.93 and 72,685.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,347.26, 333,507.93 and 72,685.18 is: 109,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,347.26 : 333,507.93 = 72,685.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,347.26/333,507.93 = 72,685.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,347.26x = 333,507.93 × 72,685.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,347.26x = 24,241,083,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241,083,923.48/222,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,023.53

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