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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,372.96, 338,033.84 and 59,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,372.96, 338,033.84 and 59,173.92 is: 88,754.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,372.96 : 338,033.84 = 59,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,372.96/338,033.84 = 59,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,372.96x = 338,033.84 × 59,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,372.96x = 20,002,787,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,787,405.45/225,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,754.16

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