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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,289.25, 339,477.59 and 86,036.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,289.25, 339,477.59 and 86,036.97 is: 129,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,289.25 : 339,477.59 = 86,036.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,289.25/339,477.59 = 86,036.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,289.25x = 339,477.59 × 86,036.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,289.25x = 29,207,622,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,207,622,796.32/226,289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,072.07

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