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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,822.76, 334,446.36 and 138,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,822.76, 334,446.36 and 138,327.20 is: 207,622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,822.76 : 334,446.36 = 138,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,822.76/334,446.36 = 138,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,822.76x = 334,446.36 × 138,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,822.76x = 46,263,028,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,263,028,528.99/222,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,622.55

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