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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,342.36, 339,801.63 and 146,713.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,342.36, 339,801.63 and 146,713.54 is: 220,257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,342.36 : 339,801.63 = 146,713.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,342.36/339,801.63 = 146,713.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,342.36x = 339,801.63 × 146,713.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,342.36x = 49,853,498,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853,498,336.06/226,342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,257.04

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