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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,462.22, 333,623.61 and 72,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,462.22, 333,623.61 and 72,668.38 is: 108,979.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,462.22 : 333,623.61 = 72,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,462.22/333,623.61 = 72,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,462.22x = 333,623.61 × 72,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,462.22x = 24,243,887,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,243,887,268.45/222,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,979.80

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