Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,288, 337,932 and 59,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 225,288, 337,932 and 59,076 is: 88,614
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,288 : 337,932 = 59,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,288/337,932 = 59,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,288x = 337,932 × 59,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,288x = 19,963,670,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,963,670,832/225,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,614
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