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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,707.20, 334,060.80 and 172,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,707.20, 334,060.80 and 172,940.80 is: 259,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,707.20 : 334,060.80 = 172,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,707.20/334,060.80 = 172,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,707.20x = 334,060.80 × 172,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,707.20x = 57,772,742,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,742,000.64/222,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,411.20

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