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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,259.01, 312,343.56 and 130,747.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,259.01, 312,343.56 and 130,747.05 is: 180,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,259.01 : 312,343.56 = 130,747.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,259.01/312,343.56 = 130,747.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,259.01x = 312,343.56 × 130,747.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,259.01x = 40,837,999,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,837,999,056.50/226,259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,492.26

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