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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,304.37, 339,411.51 and 112,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,304.37, 339,411.51 and 112,333.28 is: 168,477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,304.37 : 339,411.51 = 112,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,304.37/339,411.51 = 112,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,304.37x = 339,411.51 × 112,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,304.37x = 38,127,206,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127,206,491.00/226,304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,477.55

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