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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,389.02, 333,657.60 and 147,802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,389.02, 333,657.60 and 147,802.60 is: 221,753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,389.02 : 333,657.60 = 147,802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,389.02/333,657.60 = 147,802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,389.02x = 333,657.60 × 147,802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,389.02x = 49,315,460,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,460,789.76/222,389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,753.13

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