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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,053.20, 339,079.80 and 68,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,053.20, 339,079.80 and 68,265.20 is: 102,397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,053.20 : 339,079.80 = 68,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,053.20/339,079.80 = 68,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,053.20x = 339,079.80 × 68,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,053.20x = 23,147,350,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147,350,362.96/226,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,397.80

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