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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,508.02, 333,762.01 and 147,774.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,508.02, 333,762.01 and 147,774.13 is: 221,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,508.02 : 333,762.01 = 147,774.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,508.02/333,762.01 = 147,774.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,508.02x = 333,762.01 × 147,774.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,508.02x = 49,321,390,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321,390,654.80/222,508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,661.18

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