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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,252.40, 338,926.04 and 136,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,252.40, 338,926.04 and 136,245.20 is: 204,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,252.40 : 338,926.04 = 136,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,252.40/338,926.04 = 136,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,252.40x = 338,926.04 × 136,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,252.40x = 46,177,046,105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,177,046,105.01/226,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,095.28

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