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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,054, 337,584.24 and 58,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,054, 337,584.24 and 58,842 is: 88,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,054 : 337,584.24 = 58,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,054/337,584.24 = 58,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,054x = 337,584.24 × 58,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,054x = 19,864,131,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,864,131,850.08/225,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,263.85

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