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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,884.21, 334,313.96 and 162,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,884.21, 334,313.96 and 162,974.12 is: 244,452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,884.21 : 334,313.96 = 162,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,884.21/334,313.96 = 162,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,884.21x = 334,313.96 × 162,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,884.21x = 54,484,520,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,484,520,948.27/222,884.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,452.14

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