Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,664, 335,496 and 57,452
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,664, 335,496 and 57,452 is: 86,178
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,664 : 335,496 = 57,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,664/335,496 = 57,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,664x = 335,496 × 57,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,664x = 19,274,916,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,274,916,192/223,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,178
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