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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,903.08, 307,725.57 and 171,803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,903.08, 307,725.57 and 171,803.82 is: 237,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,903.08 : 307,725.57 = 171,803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,903.08/307,725.57 = 171,803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,903.08x = 307,725.57 × 171,803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,903.08x = 52,868,428,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,868,428,437.68/222,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,181.24

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