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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,068.47, 339,001.10 and 162,622.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,068.47, 339,001.10 and 162,622.69 is: 243,860.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,068.47 : 339,001.10 = 162,622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,068.47/339,001.10 = 162,622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,068.47x = 339,001.10 × 162,622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,068.47x = 55,129,269,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129,269,744.18/226,068.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,860.94

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