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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,041.84, 339,064.92 and 68,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,041.84, 339,064.92 and 68,276.52 is: 102,415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,041.84 : 339,064.92 = 68,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,041.84/339,064.92 = 68,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,041.84x = 339,064.92 × 68,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,041.84x = 23,150,172,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,150,172,791.68/226,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,415.43

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