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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,629.98, 333,391.02 and 155,757.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,629.98, 333,391.02 and 155,757.02 is: 233,247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,629.98 : 333,391.02 = 155,757.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,629.98/333,391.02 = 155,757.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,629.98x = 333,391.02 × 155,757.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,629.98x = 51,927,991,769.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,927,991,769.96/222,629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,247.97

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