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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,480.59, 333,717.98 and 54,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,480.59, 333,717.98 and 54,002.25 is: 81,002.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,480.59 : 333,717.98 = 54,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,480.59/333,717.98 = 54,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,480.59x = 333,717.98 × 54,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,480.59x = 18,021,521,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,021,521,515.44/222,480.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,002.67

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