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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,592.98, 333,920.66 and 72,845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,592.98, 333,920.66 and 72,845.04 is: 109,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,592.98 : 333,920.66 = 72,845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,592.98/333,920.66 = 72,845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,592.98x = 333,920.66 × 72,845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,592.98x = 24,324,463,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,463,470.30/222,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,277.77

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