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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,854.21, 333,904.04 and 159,351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,854.21, 333,904.04 and 159,351.92 is: 238,758.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,854.21 : 333,904.04 = 159,351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,854.21/333,904.04 = 159,351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,854.21x = 333,904.04 × 159,351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,854.21x = 53,208,247,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,208,247,403.48/222,854.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,758.10

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