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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,777.38, 338,688.74 and 59,565.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,777.38, 338,688.74 and 59,565.38 is: 89,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,777.38 : 338,688.74 = 59,565.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,777.38/338,688.74 = 59,565.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,777.38x = 338,688.74 × 59,565.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,777.38x = 20,174,121,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174,121,955.29/225,777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,354.05

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