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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,120.82, 339,188.52 and 113,739.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,120.82, 339,188.52 and 113,739.74 is: 170,613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,120.82 : 339,188.52 = 113,739.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,120.82/339,188.52 = 113,739.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,120.82x = 339,188.52 × 113,739.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,120.82x = 38,579,214,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,579,214,075.78/226,120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,613.28

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