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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,793.72, 333,985.92 and 96,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,793.72, 333,985.92 and 96,354.88 is: 144,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,793.72 : 333,985.92 = 96,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,793.72/333,985.92 = 96,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,793.72x = 333,985.92 × 96,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,793.72x = 32,181,173,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181,173,243.29/222,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,443.81

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