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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,117.20, 339,175.80 and 108,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,117.20, 339,175.80 and 108,019.20 is: 162,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,117.20 : 339,175.80 = 108,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,117.20/339,175.80 = 108,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,117.20x = 339,175.80 × 108,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,117.20x = 36,637,498,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,637,498,575.36/226,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,028.80

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