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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,823.89, 338,735.97 and 57,356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,823.89, 338,735.97 and 57,356.85 is: 86,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,823.89 : 338,735.97 = 57,356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,823.89/338,735.97 = 57,356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,823.89x = 338,735.97 × 57,356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,823.89x = 19,428,828,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428,828,220.89/225,823.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,035.31

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