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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,513.25, 338,289.86 and 59,301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,513.25, 338,289.86 and 59,301.25 is: 88,957.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,513.25 : 338,289.86 = 59,301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,513.25/338,289.86 = 59,301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,513.25x = 338,289.86 × 59,301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,513.25x = 20,061,011,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,061,011,263.82/225,513.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,957.13

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