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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,349.03, 342,524.97 and 59,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,349.03, 342,524.97 and 59,867.84 is: 89,802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,349.03 : 342,524.97 = 59,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,349.03/342,524.97 = 59,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,349.03x = 342,524.97 × 59,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,349.03x = 20,506,229,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,506,229,671.81/228,349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,802.13

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