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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,124.97, 338,743.96 and 131,155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,124.97, 338,743.96 and 131,155.64 is: 196,476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,124.97 : 338,743.96 = 131,155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,124.97/338,743.96 = 131,155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,124.97x = 338,743.96 × 131,155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,124.97x = 44,428,180,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,428,180,118.62/226,124.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,476.23

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