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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,477.52, 339,723.96 and 60,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,477.52, 339,723.96 and 60,265.68 is: 90,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,477.52 : 339,723.96 = 60,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,477.52/339,723.96 = 60,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,477.52x = 339,723.96 × 60,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,477.52x = 20,473,695,461.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473,695,461.69/226,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,400.56

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