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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,337.06, 337,983.63 and 59,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,337.06, 337,983.63 and 59,125.06 is: 88,681.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,337.06 : 337,983.63 = 59,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,337.06/337,983.63 = 59,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,337.06x = 337,983.63 × 59,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,337.06x = 19,983,302,402.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,983,302,402.77/225,337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,681.83

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