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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,264.26, 312,350.82 and 130,752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,264.26, 312,350.82 and 130,752.30 is: 180,499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,264.26 : 312,350.82 = 130,752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,264.26/312,350.82 = 130,752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,264.26x = 312,350.82 × 130,752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,264.26x = 40,840,588,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,840,588,121.89/226,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,499.51

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