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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,522.82, 333,780.58 and 54,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,522.82, 333,780.58 and 54,044.52 is: 81,065.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,522.82 : 333,780.58 = 54,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,522.82/333,780.58 = 54,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,522.82x = 333,780.58 × 54,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,522.82x = 18,039,011,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039,011,231.42/222,522.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,065.89

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