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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,843.60, 334,265.40 and 144,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,843.60, 334,265.40 and 144,046.80 is: 216,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,843.60 : 334,265.40 = 144,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,843.60/334,265.40 = 144,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,843.60x = 334,265.40 × 144,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,843.60x = 48,149,861,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,149,861,220.72/222,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,070.20

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