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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,807.33, 338,733.68 and 59,595.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,807.33, 338,733.68 and 59,595.33 is: 89,398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,807.33 : 338,733.68 = 59,595.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,807.33/338,733.68 = 59,595.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,807.33x = 338,733.68 × 59,595.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,807.33x = 20,186,945,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,186,945,143.74/225,807.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,398.98

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