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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,908.80, 334,363.20 and 148,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,908.80, 334,363.20 and 148,259.20 is: 222,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,908.80 : 334,363.20 = 148,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,908.80/334,363.20 = 148,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,908.80x = 334,363.20 × 148,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,908.80x = 49,572,420,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,572,420,541.44/222,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,388.80

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