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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,103.51, 898,130.37 and 225,388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,103.51, 898,130.37 and 225,388.95 is: 337,885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,103.51 : 898,130.37 = 225,388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,103.51/898,130.37 = 225,388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,103.51x = 898,130.37 × 225,388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,103.51x = 202,428,661,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,428,661,057.41/599,103.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,885.95

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