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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,452.08, 339,692.70 and 132,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,452.08, 339,692.70 and 132,761 is: 199,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,452.08 : 339,692.70 = 132,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,452.08/339,692.70 = 132,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,452.08x = 339,692.70 × 132,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,452.08x = 45,097,942,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097,942,544.70/226,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,150.05

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