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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,001.88, 339,057.72 and 68,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,001.88, 339,057.72 and 68,220.90 is: 102,347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,001.88 : 339,057.72 = 68,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,001.88/339,057.72 = 68,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,001.88x = 339,057.72 × 68,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,001.88x = 23,130,822,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130,822,810.35/226,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,347.92

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