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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,104.54, 338,713.44 and 131,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,104.54, 338,713.44 and 131,135.28 is: 196,445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,104.54 : 338,713.44 = 131,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,104.54/338,713.44 = 131,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,104.54x = 338,713.44 × 131,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,104.54x = 44,417,281,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417,281,794.16/226,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,445.78

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