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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,045.76, 338,847.84 and 107,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,045.76, 338,847.84 and 107,685.44 is: 161,422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,045.76 : 338,847.84 = 107,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,045.76/338,847.84 = 107,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,045.76x = 338,847.84 × 107,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,045.76x = 36,488,978,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,488,978,743.45/226,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,422.97

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