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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,113.97, 337,453.68 and 216,959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,113.97, 337,453.68 and 216,959.08 is: 323,790.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,113.97 : 337,453.68 = 216,959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,113.97/337,453.68 = 216,959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,113.97x = 337,453.68 × 216,959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,113.97x = 73,213,639,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,213,639,955.41/226,113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,790.87

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