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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,608.70, 333,913.05 and 163,559.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,608.70, 333,913.05 and 163,559.70 is: 245,339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,608.70 : 333,913.05 = 163,559.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,608.70/333,913.05 = 163,559.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,608.70x = 333,913.05 × 163,559.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,608.70x = 54,614,718,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,614,718,284.09/222,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,339.55

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