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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,136.52, 339,211.92 and 113,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,136.52, 339,211.92 and 113,755.38 is: 170,636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,136.52 : 339,211.92 = 113,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,136.52/339,211.92 = 113,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,136.52x = 339,211.92 × 113,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,136.52x = 38,587,180,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,587,180,860.13/226,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,636.66

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