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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,975.96, 334,514.98 and 96,637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,975.96, 334,514.98 and 96,637.22 is: 144,977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,975.96 : 334,514.98 = 96,637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,975.96/334,514.98 = 96,637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,975.96x = 334,514.98 × 96,637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,975.96x = 32,326,597,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326,597,715.56/222,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,977.95

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