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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,008.28, 337,462.38 and 65,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,008.28, 337,462.38 and 65,049.28 is: 97,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,008.28 : 337,462.38 = 65,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,008.28/337,462.38 = 65,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,008.28x = 337,462.38 × 65,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,008.28x = 21,951,683,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951,683,819.48/225,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,559.45

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