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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,453.96, 338,101.18 and 65,496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,453.96, 338,101.18 and 65,496.62 is: 98,221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,453.96 : 338,101.18 = 65,496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,453.96/338,101.18 = 65,496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,453.96x = 338,101.18 × 65,496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,453.96x = 22,144,483,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,483,499.02/225,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,221.75

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