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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,171.92, 338,741.16 and 107,926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,171.92, 338,741.16 and 107,926.29 is: 161,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,171.92 : 338,741.16 = 107,926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,171.92/338,741.16 = 107,926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,171.92x = 338,741.16 × 107,926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,171.92x = 36,559,076,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,559,076,129.47/226,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,642.86

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