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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,663.42, 307,682.37 and 162,128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,663.42, 307,682.37 and 162,128.61 is: 224,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,663.42 : 307,682.37 = 162,128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,663.42/307,682.37 = 162,128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,663.42x = 307,682.37 × 162,128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,663.42x = 49,884,114,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,884,114,969.61/222,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,033.72

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