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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,382.34, 339,573.15 and 60,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,382.34, 339,573.15 and 60,170.34 is: 90,255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,382.34 : 339,573.15 = 60,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,382.34/339,573.15 = 60,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,382.34x = 339,573.15 × 60,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,382.34x = 20,432,231,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,231,890.37/226,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,255.41

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