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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,280.14, 339,463.87 and 86,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,280.14, 339,463.87 and 86,027.84 is: 129,058.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,280.14 : 339,463.87 = 86,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,280.14/339,463.87 = 86,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,280.14x = 339,463.87 × 86,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,280.14x = 29,203,343,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,343,494.14/226,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,058.36

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