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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,571.28, 333,623.64 and 82,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,571.28, 333,623.64 and 82,240.40 is: 123,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,571.28 : 333,623.64 = 82,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,571.28/333,623.64 = 82,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,571.28x = 333,623.64 × 82,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,571.28x = 27,437,341,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,341,603.06/222,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,274.40

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