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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,630.44, 307,261.50 and 137,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,630.44, 307,261.50 and 137,774.84 is: 190,148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,630.44 : 307,261.50 = 137,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,630.44/307,261.50 = 137,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,630.44x = 307,261.50 × 137,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,630.44x = 42,332,904,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,332,904,000.66/222,630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,148.77

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