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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,708.80, 334,063.20 and 196,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,708.80, 334,063.20 and 196,464.80 is: 294,697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,708.80 : 334,063.20 = 196,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,708.80/334,063.20 = 196,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,708.80x = 334,063.20 × 196,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,708.80x = 65,631,659,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,631,659,775.36/222,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,697.20

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