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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,767.60, 334,151.40 and 143,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,767.60, 334,151.40 and 143,970.80 is: 215,956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,767.60 : 334,151.40 = 143,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,767.60/334,151.40 = 143,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,767.60x = 334,151.40 × 143,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,767.60x = 48,108,044,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,108,044,379.12/222,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,956.20

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