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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,988.08, 338,984.52 and 68,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,988.08, 338,984.52 and 68,217.84 is: 102,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,988.08 : 338,984.52 = 68,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,988.08/338,984.52 = 68,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,988.08x = 338,984.52 × 68,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,988.08x = 23,124,791,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,124,791,747.84/225,988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,327.48

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