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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,501.79, 338,268.48 and 90,565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,501.79, 338,268.48 and 90,565.87 is: 135,855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,501.79 : 338,268.48 = 90,565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,501.79/338,268.48 = 90,565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,501.79x = 338,268.48 × 90,565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,501.79x = 30,635,579,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635,579,184.78/225,501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,855.15

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