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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,984, 335,982.48 and 57,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,984, 335,982.48 and 57,772 is: 86,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,984 : 335,982.48 = 57,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,984/335,982.48 = 57,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,984x = 335,982.48 × 57,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,984x = 19,410,379,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,410,379,834.56/223,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,659.67

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