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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,268.69, 339,397.79 and 113,918.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,268.69, 339,397.79 and 113,918.74 is: 170,875.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,268.69 : 339,397.79 = 113,918.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,268.69/339,397.79 = 113,918.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,268.69x = 339,397.79 × 113,918.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,268.69x = 38,663,769,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,663,769,086.61/226,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,875.47

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