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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,332.54, 337,976.90 and 59,120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,332.54, 337,976.90 and 59,120.54 is: 88,675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,332.54 : 337,976.90 = 59,120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,332.54/337,976.90 = 59,120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,332.54x = 337,976.90 × 59,120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,332.54x = 19,981,376,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981,376,835.53/225,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,675.06

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