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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,975.70, 334,514.61 and 96,637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,975.70, 334,514.61 and 96,637.16 is: 144,977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,975.70 : 334,514.61 = 96,637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,975.70/334,514.61 = 96,637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,975.70x = 334,514.61 × 96,637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,975.70x = 32,326,542,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326,542,725.19/222,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,977.87

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