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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,510.96, 338,266.44 and 59,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,510.96, 338,266.44 and 59,286 is: 88,929

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,510.96 : 338,266.44 = 59,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,510.96/338,266.44 = 59,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,510.96x = 338,266.44 × 59,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,510.96x = 20,054,464,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,464,161.84/225,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,929

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