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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,729.62, 333,935.72 and 104,336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,729.62, 333,935.72 and 104,336.38 is: 156,430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,729.62 : 333,935.72 = 104,336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,729.62/333,935.72 = 104,336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,729.62x = 333,935.72 × 104,336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,729.62x = 34,841,644,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,841,644,177.49/222,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,430.22

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