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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,683.40, 333,791.82 and 143,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,683.40, 333,791.82 and 143,964.36 is: 215,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,683.40 : 333,791.82 = 143,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,683.40/333,791.82 = 143,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,683.40x = 333,791.82 × 143,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,683.40x = 48,054,125,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054,125,739.54/222,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,795.72

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