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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,444.54, 333,718.65 and 72,691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,444.54, 333,718.65 and 72,691.74 is: 109,054.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,444.54 : 333,718.65 = 72,691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,444.54/333,718.65 = 72,691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,444.54x = 333,718.65 × 72,691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,444.54x = 24,258,589,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258,589,338.95/222,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,054.55

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