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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,662.28, 333,922.14 and 72,861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,662.28, 333,922.14 and 72,861.96 is: 109,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,662.28 : 333,922.14 = 72,861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,662.28/333,922.14 = 72,861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,662.28x = 333,922.14 × 72,861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,662.28x = 24,330,221,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,330,221,607.79/222,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,269.61

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