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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,498.54, 338,263.59 and 90,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,498.54, 338,263.59 and 90,562.62 is: 135,850.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,498.54 : 338,263.59 = 90,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,498.54/338,263.59 = 90,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,498.54x = 338,263.59 × 90,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,498.54x = 30,634,036,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,634,036,961.01/225,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,850.27

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