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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,490.80, 333,736.20 and 162,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,490.80, 333,736.20 and 162,712.80 is: 244,069.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,490.80 : 333,736.20 = 162,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,490.80/333,736.20 = 162,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,490.80x = 333,736.20 × 162,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,490.80x = 54,303,151,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,303,151,563.36/222,490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,069.20

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