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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,450.08, 339,689.70 and 132,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,450.08, 339,689.70 and 132,759 is: 199,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,450.08 : 339,689.70 = 132,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,450.08/339,689.70 = 132,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,450.08x = 339,689.70 × 132,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,450.08x = 45,096,864,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,096,864,882.30/226,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,147.05

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