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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,124.48, 898,778.88 and 225,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,124.48, 898,778.88 and 225,173.76 is: 337,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,124.48 : 898,778.88 = 225,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,124.48/898,778.88 = 225,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,124.48x = 898,778.88 × 225,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,124.48x = 202,381,419,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,381,419,818.19/599,124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,795.28

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