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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,032.40, 339,048.58 and 176,149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,032.40, 339,048.58 and 176,149.82 is: 264,224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,032.40 : 339,048.58 = 176,149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,032.40/339,048.58 = 176,149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,032.40x = 339,048.58 × 176,149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,032.40x = 59,723,344,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,723,344,202.64/226,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,224.71

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