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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,335.82, 337,981.80 and 59,123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,335.82, 337,981.80 and 59,123.82 is: 88,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,335.82 : 337,981.80 = 59,123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,335.82/337,981.80 = 59,123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,335.82x = 337,981.80 × 59,123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,335.82x = 19,982,775,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,982,775,106.48/225,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,679.98

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