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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,211.97, 339,326.07 and 113,830.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,211.97, 339,326.07 and 113,830.99 is: 170,750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,211.97 : 339,326.07 = 113,830.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,211.97/339,326.07 = 113,830.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,211.97x = 339,326.07 × 113,830.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,211.97x = 38,625,822,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,625,822,480.91/226,211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,750.57

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