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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,134.96, 339,251.65 and 68,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,134.96, 339,251.65 and 68,359.31 is: 102,553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,134.96 : 339,251.65 = 68,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,134.96/339,251.65 = 68,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,134.96x = 339,251.65 × 68,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,134.96x = 23,191,009,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,009,387.59/226,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,553.84

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