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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,537.94, 333,770.73 and 72,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,537.94, 333,770.73 and 72,775.96 is: 109,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,537.94 : 333,770.73 = 72,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,537.94/333,770.73 = 72,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,537.94x = 333,770.73 × 72,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,537.94x = 24,290,485,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290,485,295.65/222,537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,152.11

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