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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,007.54, 311,869.76 and 134,110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,007.54, 311,869.76 and 134,110.98 is: 185,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,007.54 : 311,869.76 = 134,110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,007.54/311,869.76 = 134,110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,007.54x = 311,869.76 × 134,110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,007.54x = 41,825,159,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825,159,481.24/226,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,060.91

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