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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,547.24, 333,717.18 and 129,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,547.24, 333,717.18 and 129,079.72 is: 193,559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,547.24 : 333,717.18 = 129,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,547.24/333,717.18 = 129,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,547.24x = 333,717.18 × 129,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,547.24x = 43,076,120,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,076,120,153.59/222,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,559.44

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