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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,458.48, 338,206.92 and 59,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,458.48, 338,206.92 and 59,246 is: 88,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,458.48 : 338,206.92 = 59,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,458.48/338,206.92 = 59,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,458.48x = 338,206.92 × 59,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,458.48x = 20,037,407,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037,407,182.32/225,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,874.05

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