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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,593.82, 333,921.92 and 72,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,593.82, 333,921.92 and 72,845.88 is: 109,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,593.82 : 333,921.92 = 72,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,593.82/333,921.92 = 72,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,593.82x = 333,921.92 × 72,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,593.82x = 24,324,837,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,837,411.43/222,593.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,279.03

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