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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,092.44, 312,009.64 and 130,596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,092.44, 312,009.64 and 130,596.96 is: 180,225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,092.44 : 312,009.64 = 130,596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,092.44/312,009.64 = 130,596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,092.44x = 312,009.64 × 130,596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,092.44x = 40,747,510,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,747,510,474.69/226,092.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,225.00

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