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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,003.30, 342,024.39 and 59,545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,003.30, 342,024.39 and 59,545.98 is: 89,324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,003.30 : 342,024.39 = 59,545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,003.30/342,024.39 = 59,545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,003.30x = 342,024.39 × 59,545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,003.30x = 20,366,177,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,366,177,486.45/228,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,324.05

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