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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,223.64, 339,219.18 and 119,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,223.64, 339,219.18 and 119,664.90 is: 179,435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,223.64 : 339,219.18 = 119,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,223.64/339,219.18 = 119,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,223.64x = 339,219.18 × 119,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,223.64x = 40,592,629,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,592,629,252.78/226,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,435.84

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