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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,409.74, 333,284.58 and 116,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,409.74, 333,284.58 and 116,908.86 is: 175,189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,409.74 : 333,284.58 = 116,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,409.74/333,284.58 = 116,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,409.74x = 333,284.58 × 116,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,409.74x = 38,963,920,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,963,920,303.38/222,409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,189.81

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