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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,773.60, 333,606.48 and 155,900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,773.60, 333,606.48 and 155,900.72 is: 233,463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,773.60 : 333,606.48 = 155,900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,773.60/333,606.48 = 155,900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,773.60x = 333,606.48 × 155,900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,773.60x = 52,009,490,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,009,490,428.67/222,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,463.44

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