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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,467.30, 333,698.12 and 53,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,467.30, 333,698.12 and 53,989 is: 80,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,467.30 : 333,698.12 = 53,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,467.30/333,698.12 = 53,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,467.30x = 333,698.12 × 53,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,467.30x = 18,016,027,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016,027,800.68/222,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,982.81

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