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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,542.22, 333,813.23 and 147,808.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,542.22, 333,813.23 and 147,808.25 is: 221,712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,542.22 : 333,813.23 = 147,808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,542.22/333,813.23 = 147,808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,542.22x = 333,813.23 × 147,808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,542.22x = 49,340,349,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340,349,353.15/222,542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,712.31

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