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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,344.80, 899,148.48 and 225,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,344.80, 899,148.48 and 225,367.80 is: 338,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,344.80 : 899,148.48 = 225,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,344.80/899,148.48 = 225,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,344.80x = 899,148.48 × 225,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,344.80x = 202,639,114,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,639,114,810.94/599,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,101.06

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