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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,392.94, 339,145.66 and 131,423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,392.94, 339,145.66 and 131,423.95 is: 196,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,392.94 : 339,145.66 = 131,423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,392.94/339,145.66 = 131,423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,392.94x = 339,145.66 × 131,423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,392.94x = 44,571,862,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,862,262.56/226,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,878.32

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