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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,535.44, 333,766.98 and 72,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,535.44, 333,766.98 and 72,773.46 is: 109,148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,535.44 : 333,766.98 = 72,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,535.44/333,766.98 = 72,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,535.44x = 333,766.98 × 72,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,535.44x = 24,289,377,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,289,377,968.35/222,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,148.36

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