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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,590.40, 333,885.60 and 139,646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,590.40, 333,885.60 and 139,646.40 is: 209,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,590.40 : 333,885.60 = 139,646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,590.40/333,885.60 = 139,646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,590.40x = 333,885.60 × 139,646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,590.40x = 46,625,922,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,625,922,051.84/222,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,469.60

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