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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,315.22, 899,007.39 and 225,341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,315.22, 899,007.39 and 225,341.46 is: 338,025.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,315.22 : 899,007.39 = 225,341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,315.22/899,007.39 = 225,341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,315.22x = 899,007.39 × 225,341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,315.22x = 202,583,637,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,583,637,813.39/599,315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,025.18

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