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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,316.51, 339,026.42 and 155,064.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,316.51, 339,026.42 and 155,064.05 is: 232,288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,316.51 : 339,026.42 = 155,064.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,316.51/339,026.42 = 155,064.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,316.51x = 339,026.42 × 155,064.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,316.51x = 52,570,809,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570,809,742.20/226,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,288.88

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