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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,280.27, 339,415.13 and 113,930.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,280.27, 339,415.13 and 113,930.31 is: 170,892.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,280.27 : 339,415.13 = 113,930.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,280.27/339,415.13 = 113,930.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,280.27x = 339,415.13 × 113,930.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,280.27x = 38,669,671,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669,671,264.42/226,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,892.81

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