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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,591.72, 338,389.92 and 90,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,591.72, 338,389.92 and 90,718.20 is: 136,078.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,591.72 : 338,389.92 = 90,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,591.72/338,389.92 = 90,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,591.72x = 338,389.92 × 90,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,591.72x = 30,698,124,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698,124,440.54/225,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,078.24

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