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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,369.34, 339,553.64 and 60,157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,369.34, 339,553.64 and 60,157.34 is: 90,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,369.34 : 339,553.64 = 60,157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,369.34/339,553.64 = 60,157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,369.34x = 339,553.64 × 60,157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,369.34x = 20,426,643,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,643,769.72/226,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,235.91

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