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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,271.26, 339,401.62 and 113,921.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,271.26, 339,401.62 and 113,921.31 is: 170,879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,271.26 : 339,401.62 = 113,921.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,271.26/339,401.62 = 113,921.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,271.26x = 339,401.62 × 113,921.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,271.26x = 38,665,077,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,665,077,166.52/226,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,879.31

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