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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,924.96, 338,861.52 and 59,725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,924.96, 338,861.52 and 59,725.92 is: 89,582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,924.96 : 338,861.52 = 59,725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,924.96/338,861.52 = 59,725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,924.96x = 338,861.52 × 59,725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,924.96x = 20,238,816,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238,816,034.60/225,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,582.03

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