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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,010.80, 338,627.40 and 147,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,010.80, 338,627.40 and 147,084.40 is: 220,373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,010.80 : 338,627.40 = 147,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,010.80/338,627.40 = 147,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,010.80x = 338,627.40 × 147,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,010.80x = 49,806,807,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,806,807,952.56/226,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,373.57

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