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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,475.70, 339,712.34 and 57,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,475.70, 339,712.34 and 57,995.70 is: 86,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,475.70 : 339,712.34 = 57,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,475.70/339,712.34 = 57,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,475.70x = 339,712.34 × 57,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,475.70x = 19,701,854,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701,854,666.96/226,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,993.24

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